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Photograph of a hexagonal faceted opal (NMNH G3593) with reflection

Photograph of a hexagonal faceted opal (NMNH G3593) with reflection

Photograph of a hexagonal faceted opal (NMNH G3593) with reflection

Close-up photograph of a hexagonal faceted opal (NMNH G3593) with reflection

Hexagonal step-cut medium orange opal (var. fire opal) weighing 29.85 ct. [AUTO]

Hexagonal step-cut medium orange opal (var. fire opal) weighing 29.85 ct. [AUTO]

Hexagonal step-cut medium orange opal (var. fire opal) weighing 29.85 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Fire opal - Primary Gem Synonym; Opal - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 4 Aug 2025
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002KGC
USNM Number:: NMNH G5393-00

Color:: Medium Orange
Cut:: Hexagonal Step
Weight:: 29.85 ct

Place:: Jalisco, Mexico, North America

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GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36ea7baee-693c-4235-9d7f-b2eaf207b440

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