Amazing Mexican Canterra Matrix Opal cabochon with bluer and green play of color. These brilliant colors contrast sharply with this matrix’s host rock, which is often a reddish-brown ryolite (magmatic stone). The matrix may appear almost transparent, like a the surface of a clear lake that reveals a an ever changing rainbow of opalescent rainbow colors below. The Mexican matrix opals are found in the Mexico mountains around Magdalena and Querétaro. The search for the precious opals has a long tradition there, even the Aztecs dug for the coveted stones and used them for jewelry This would be a great choice to be set into jewelry or just as an addition to any collection! Item Information: Dimensions (mm) 16 x 12 x 6mm Weight (carats) 9 carats Colors: Blue, Green New untagged inventory. All photos & video show item for sale & were taken with iPhone in natural outdoor light and have not been edited; except for cover photo professional shot. Important Note: Weight and size of gemstone measurements are approximate. Color appearance may not appear exactly as in real life due to variation between computer monitor resolution and lights & this opal’s beauty cannot be captured on camera. New untagged inventory Offers considered. Bundle to save more. Questions? Please leave a comment below.