{"product_id":"mexican-fire-opal-in-natural-matrix-collector-specimen","title":"Mexican Fire Opal in Natural Matrix — Collector Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Fire Opal specimen preserved in natural host matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the dramatic contrast between brilliant precious opal and rugged earth-toned stone. The polished opal formation displays a rich \u003cstrong\u003ehoney-gold to deep amber body color\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vivid flashes of \u003cstrong\u003eelectric green, fiery orange, yellow, and touches of red\u003c\/strong\u003e appearing across the surface as the viewing angle and light change.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opal remains naturally incorporated into the surrounding matrix, creating a beautiful transition from the rough, textured exterior to the highly polished, glass-like opal face. Natural inclusions and areas of matrix within and around the opal add character and provide a visible connection to the stone’s original formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial domed surface allows light to travel through the translucent amber body, intensifying the internal color and giving the specimen exceptional depth. Bright green and orange play-of-color is especially prominent toward the lower portion, producing an almost glowing appearance against the warm golden base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being cut entirely away from the host rock, the natural matrix has been retained as an important part of the specimen, making this an especially interesting \u003cstrong\u003edisplay and collector piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural opal in host matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-gold, amber and warm orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay-of-Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, yellow, orange and red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished exposed opal with natural rough matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeform natural specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opal collectors, mineral collections, display, lapidary collections, or one-of-a-kind specimen collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dramatic polished precious opal formation retained within the original natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural specimen — the combination of matrix, shape, inclusions, color placement, and play-of-color is completely unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poor Boys Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48961927020736,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4888\/2624\/files\/Mexicanopalbubble.png?v=1788578600","url":"https:\/\/poorboysopals.com\/products\/mexican-fire-opal-in-natural-matrix-collector-specimen","provider":"Poor Boys Opals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}