Opal (var: Opal-AN) / (var: Hyalite Opal) (“Blood Vessel Opal”) Pyromorphite and not crumbly clay (after

and not crumbly clay (after Allophane) which means that they are much sturdier and allows the pieces to be displayed with ease

A great historic specimen from the locality that produced some of the finest crystals of Uvarovite in the world

Matrix specimens are rare from Tomokoni

and sort of resembles the pieces from Linopolis

but still a worthwhile specimen of this now famous material

Opal (var: Opal-AN) / (var: Hyalite Opal) (“Blood Vessel Opal”) Pyromorphite and not crumbly clay (afterWhat a lovely thumbnail specimen of this beautiful newly discovered material This piece has a lot going for it. First off, the unique and dramatic formation of the Opal itself would be noteworthy if nothing else. The flowing, almost twirling ridge of tightly packed glass like beads of Hyalite can be seen on all sides of the piece, and because of the almost organic nature of its shape, the piece can easily be displayed from a few angles. Secondly, the