Peruvian Pink Opal, Botryoidal Form, Andes Mountains, Ica, Peru, 43g Mundrabilla iron meteorite Lapland Province

Lapland Province

9gSize: 31 x 15mm

Russian scientists discovered the impact diamonds in the 1970s but it was kept secret until the late 1990s

Iron Meteorites: Cleaned vs Desert Patina

Peruvian Pink Opal, Botryoidal Form, Andes Mountains, Ica, Peru, 43g Mundrabilla iron meteorite Lapland ProvinceSculptural Peruvian pink opal, bubbly botryoidal form, AAA+ collectors grade, taffy pink center, encrusted with bubbly pastel pink and pale lavender opal, with subtle pearlescent luster. It also has a very unusual stalactite type formation perfectly perched on the top. This piece is for the mineral collector who has an eye for pretty pastels and unique growth habits. Botryoidal Pink Peruvian opal is a rare and beautiful gem material found mainly in