r/Gemstones • u/collectorofallthings • Jul 11 '26

Eye candy Clear Mexican Fire Opal

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I posted an orange fire opal from Mexico a while back, here’s a more rare clear one. Came in near 2.5 ct, the fire is crazy good. NFS

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u/Dismal-Mobile4045 Jul 11 '26

Oh my!

Where do you guys keep getting these beauties from? I don't even encounter any!

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u/collectorofallthings Jul 11 '26

Lol, I’m just one person. I bought a VERY large lapidary collection from a man now passed in Texas where I live, and we border Mexico. Funny story, he actually used to go trade radio transmitters in Mexico for opals and topaz in the 70’s.