Red Hyalite Opal Specimen Mix from Ojuela Mine chevron amethyst With a hardness of 1

With a hardness of 1

The distinctive layers were formed in ancient oceans as dissolved iron reacted with oxygen produced by early microorganisms (cyanobacteria)

as well as a strong green reaction under shortwave UV

It's known for its distinctive purple color

85 in / 45-47mm

Red Hyalite Opal Specimen Mix from Ojuela Mine chevron amethyst With a hardness of 1We were thrilled to acquire a small lot of these Red Hyalite Opal Specimen Mix from Ojuela Mine, which have a fascinating combination of minerals. In regular daylight, these pieces have a beautiful visual contrast. A rich, earthy red from Hematite inclusions coats and stains a matrix of crystalline Calcite and sparkling drusy Quartz. The interplay between the deep red and the bright white is aesthetic all on its own. Draped over parts of the surface,