Hyalite opal from Namibia can form as delicate, glassy coatings on smoky quartz crystals, creating a striking contrast between the dark quartz and the white to clear opal. The hyalite often appears as globules or a thin, sparkling film that catches the light, softening the bold, angular texture of the quartz beneath. Under shortwave (255nm) ultraviolet illumination, the opal glows with a vivid green fluorescence, giving the specimen an unexpected brilliance against its dark backdrop. This pairing of luminous opal and well formed smoky quartz makes for a rare and highly aesthetic mineral association valued by collectors.
Size 18 x 15 x 12.5 Cm
Weight: 4.31 lbs / 1.96 kg
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )
