Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico DT and the high-polish finish on

and the high-polish finish on this Blue Calcite Freestanding Tear Carving demonstrates exceptional care in craftsmanship

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This "curated for you" approach guarantees that your specific specimen is chosen for its color contrast

These premium Trancas geode cut base pairs with polished faces  from Chihuahua Mexico are 2

Beautiful pyrite on this specimen with a smattering of lustrous dolomite make this a wonderful piece

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico DT and the high-polish finish onIve always been fascinated by how certain minerals look when they are left partially embedded in their host rock, and this Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon is a perfect example of that natural contrast. In Spanish, "Cantera" translates to quarry or stone, which refers to the pinkish tan rhyolite matrix that surrounds the precious opal. Instead of being cut out as a traditional gemstone, these specimens are shaped and polished so that the opal sits like a