{"title":"Mineraloid Specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore mineraloids—naturally occurring geological materials that lack the ordered crystal structure of true minerals. Discover opal and other distinctive specimens valued for their colour, texture, translucency, play-of-colour and unusual formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"opalized-wood-rough","title":"Opalized Wood (No Fire) - Fossil - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Rainbow Ridge, Virgin Valley, Nevada, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opalized wood from the Virgin Valley is a fascinating and unique type of fossilized wood found in the Virgin Valley region of Nevada, United States. It is renowned for its stunning display of opalization, where the original wood is replaced by opal, resulting in a captivating combination of wood grain patterns and opalescent colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Valley, located in northwestern Nevada, has a rich geological history that dates back millions of years. During the Miocene period, volcanic activity was prevalent in the area, with volcanic ash and silica-rich water playing crucial roles in the formation of opalized wood. As the ash settled and water percolated through the layers, it carried dissolved silica. Over time, this silica seeped into the cell structure of buried wood, gradually replacing it with opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opalization process is believed to occur under specific conditions where the wood is submerged in water with a high silica content. The silica forms opal in the cell cavities and gradually replaces the original wood, preserving its structure. Over thousands of years, this process creates opalized wood with intricate patterns and colors, merging the organic beauty of wood with the captivating iridescence of opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Valley Opal Mining District is a designated area where opalized wood and other opal varieties can be legally collected by the public for personal use. However, commercial mining and claims require permits and adherence to regulations set by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpalized wood from the Virgin Valley serves as a remarkable testament to the transformative power of nature, capturing the beauty of both wood and opal in a single fossilized treasure. It stands as a unique and awe-inspiring example of the Earth's geological processes and offers a glimpse into the ancient past of Nevada's diverse ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2-H2O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Many cracks. This is more of a specimen grade opal than cutting rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 25mm x 20mm x 12mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. 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Most are crafted from rainbow obsidian, mahogany obsidian, silver sheen obsidian, and classic gloss black obsidian. 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It is unique because it is opaque, rather than translucent. The surface has a satin finish when spalled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Primarily silica (SiO2), with aluminum, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium in smaller amounts depending on the lava source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 14cm x 7cm x 2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 280g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. 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Unlike polished opal, rough fire opal retains its raw natural texture, making each piece unique in shape, color saturation, translucency, and surface character. Some pieces may show a soft inner glow, glassy translucence, or occasional flashes of play-of-color depending on the quality and formation. This material is excellent for lapidary cutting, cabochons, faceting practice, wire wrapping, collecting, display, and jewelry projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eMexican Fire Opal is one of the most famous opal varieties in the world, especially associated with historic deposits in Querétaro, Jalisco, and other volcanic regions of Mexico. It forms in cavities and fractures within volcanic rock, where silica-rich fluids slowly deposit opal over time. Its fiery coloration is what gives the stone its name, and fine Mexican specimens have been treasured for centuries for their bright, sunlit appearance and dramatic warm tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eSpiritually, Fire Opal is often associated with passion, creativity, vitality, confidence, and emotional warmth. Many crystal enthusiasts connect it with inspiration, joy, courage, and personal energy, making it a popular stone for artists, makers, and anyone drawn to bold, uplifting minerals. Its golden to orange-red colors are commonly linked with the sacral and solar plexus chakras, symbolizing motivation, self-expression, and creative fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO₂ · nH₂O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMany\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lots of host rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. 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The piece has natural fracturing and internal planes that create depth, along with fine black dendritic inclusions that branch through the lighter areas. Oregon material tends to be more subtle than the bright Mexican fire opals, relying on structure and pattern rather than intense play-of-color, and this piece highlights that well with its layered, almost woodgrain-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eOregon fire opal forms in volcanic environments where silica-rich fluids move through cooling rhyolite and solidify without forming a crystalline structure. Unlike precious opal, most Oregon fire opal lacks strong play-of-color and instead shows body color controlled by trace elements like iron. The Opal Butte deposit is one of the more notable sources, producing stable material that can be faceted or carved. The dendritic patterns seen here are typically caused by manganese or iron oxides infiltrating fractures during formation, giving the stone its distinctive branching lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eFire opal is often associated with motivation, creativity, and personal drive. It’s commonly used by people looking to spark momentum or regain focus, with the warmer tones symbolizing energy and forward movement. 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The surface displays classic conchoidal fracturing—smooth, curved breaks that catch light and give the piece a glassy, almost liquid appearance. Internal zoning is visible, with darker cores and slightly clearer margins, along with subtle banding and flow-like structures that reflect how the silica gel originally settled and solidified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eFormed in volcanic environments, this material comes from silica-rich fluids that moved through cooling rhyolite and filled voids or fractures before hardening into opal. Unlike crystalline minerals, opal lacks a defined atomic structure, which is why it breaks with those distinctive curved surfaces. Oregon fire opal is typically valued for its body color rather than play-of-color, with iron content contributing to the warm brown and orange tones. The Opal Butte deposit is one of the more recognized sources, known for producing stable, lapidary-grade material suitable for cutting, carving, or specimen display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eFire opal is often associated with energy, motivation, and creative drive. It’s commonly chosen by people looking to build momentum or move forward with intention, with its warm tones symbolizing action and personal strength. 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The surface shows natural weathering and pitting, with areas of exposed opal displaying a waxy to slightly glassy luster. Subtle internal color shifts are visible in the cleaner sections, with faint hints of blue and milky tones rather than strong play-of-color, typical of common to semi-precious opal material from these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eAustralian opal of this type forms in sedimentary environments, where silica-rich groundwater moves through porous sandstone and clay layers, gradually depositing hydrated silica in voids, fractures, or replacing organic material. Over long periods, this silica gels and hardens into opal. The surrounding matrix often carries iron oxides, giving the reddish staining seen here. Regions like Coober Pedy and Andamooka are world-renowned for this process, producing both high-grade precious opal and more common material like this, which is often used for carving or as a study specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eOpal is often associated with emotional balance, intuition, and personal expression. It’s commonly chosen by people looking to explore creativity or gain clarity in uncertain situations. 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The silica contrasts against a light, porous sandstone matrix, with iron-rich staining creating subtle orange and reddish patches throughout. The opal itself shows conchoidal fracture surfaces and internal cloudiness, with faint hints of blue and soft internal glow in certain angles rather than strong play-of-color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThis material formed in a sedimentary environment where silica-rich groundwater moved through porous sandstone layers and slowly deposited hydrated silica into cavities and fractures. Over time, this silica gel hardened into opal, often preserving the shape of voids or replacing earlier material. The surrounding matrix reflects the original host rock, typically a mix of sandstone and claystone, with iron oxides contributing to the earthy coloration. Australian deposits like Coober Pedy are known for this type of formation, producing both high-grade gem opal and more common material used for carving and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eOpal is often associated with creativity, emotional balance, and personal insight. 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Unlike standard black obsidian, this variety develops a layered sheen caused by aligned microscopic inclusions—often tiny gas bubbles or mineral particles—that reflect light in a directional way. When polished, these layers create a soft metallic glow that shifts as the stone is moved, giving each piece a distinct visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eThis material forms during rapid cooling of silica-rich lava, typically in volcanic environments where magma is expelled and quenched before crystals can develop. The lack of crystalline structure makes obsidian technically a glass rather than a mineral. In regions like Jalisco, volcanic activity has produced large deposits of high-quality obsidian, which has been used for thousands of years by Mesoamerican cultures for tools, blades, and ceremonial objects due to its sharp fracture and workable nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eSilver sheen obsidian is often associated with reflection, clarity, and self-awareness. Its mirror-like surface and layered appearance give it a reputation for helping people examine deeper thoughts or patterns. Many are drawn to it as a stone that encourages looking beneath the surface—both visually and metaphorically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Primarily SiO₂ (silicon dioxide), with trace inclusions of magnetite or other iron oxides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 14cm x 7cm x 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 230g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":48166794920106,"sku":null,"price":0.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":48166794952874,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":48166794985642,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/SilverSheenObsidian-Rough-5.jpg?v=1776033137"},{"product_id":"pumice-mineral","title":"Pumice - Mineral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mt. St. Helens, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePumice from Mt. St. Helens is a lightweight volcanic rock formed during explosive eruptions, most notably the 1980 eruption that reshaped the landscape of southwestern Washington. It is characterized by its highly porous, frothy texture, created as gas-rich magma rapidly depressurizes and cools. The trapped gas bubbles form countless vesicles, often allowing the rock to float on water. Material from Mt. St. Helens is typically light gray to off-white and can range from fine to coarse in texture depending on how quickly the lava cooled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eThis pumice forms from silica-rich magma that erupts violently, fragmenting into airborne material known as tephra. As the molten fragments cool mid-air or upon landing, the gas bubbles become locked into place, preserving the foam-like structure. Mt. St. Helens is one of the most studied volcanoes in the world, and its pumice deposits provide a clear example of how explosive volcanic processes can produce highly vesicular rock over large areas in a short period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003ePumice is often associated with release, lightness, and transformation. Its ability to float and its origin in explosive change give it a symbolic connection to letting go of weight or pressure. Many are drawn to it as a reminder of how intense events can produce something uniquely structured and unexpectedly light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Primarily SiO₂ (silicon dioxide), with Al₂O₃, K₂O, Na₂O, and minor FeO, CaO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMini\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 16mm x12mm x10mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 0.5g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 23mm x17mm x12mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 29mm x26mm x20mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 4g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge \u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 43mm x33mm x18mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 10g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washington, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ Mini","offer_id":48167291224234,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ Small","offer_id":48167291912362,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ Medium","offer_id":48167291945130,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ Large","offer_id":48167291977898,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick \/ Mini","offer_id":48167291257002,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick \/ Small","offer_id":48167292010666,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick \/ Medium","offer_id":48167292043434,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick \/ Large","offer_id":48167292076202,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Pumice-Mineral-2.jpg?v=1775680104"},{"product_id":"opalite-facet-rectangle-tumblr","title":"Opalite - Facet Rectangle - Tumble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThese tumbled opalite faceted rectangles from China are precision-cut glass pieces designed to replicate the soft glow of natural opal. The rectangular shape with faceted edges gives them a clean, geometric look, while the polish enhances their characteristic milky-blue sheen. Depending on lighting, they can shift between cool blue and warmer amber tones, creating a consistent and predictable visual effect across each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eOpalite is manufactured by melting silica and carefully controlling additives that produce its internal glow. Unlike natural opal, which forms through slow deposition of silica spheres in geological environments, opalite is produced in controlled conditions, resulting in uniform clarity, color, and structure. This makes it especially practical for jewelry applications where consistency in shape and appearance is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eOpalite is often associated with clarity, transition, and ease of communication. Its smooth, glowing appearance gives it a calming presence, and many people are drawn to it as a stone that represents fluid change and emotional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Primarily SiO₂ (silicon dioxide) with added metal oxides for opalescence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown \u0026amp; Throat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 38mm x9mm x5mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48167306526890,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick","offer_id":48167306559658,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Opalite-FacetRectangle-Tumble-7.jpg?v=1776125253"},{"product_id":"black-obsidian-spalled-face","title":"Black Obsidian Cobble - Spalled Face","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Burns, Lake County, Oregon, U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eBlack obsidian from the Burns area of Oregon is a natural volcanic glass with a clean, dark body color and a bright vitreous luster. A spalled face shows the fresh interior where the stone has broken with the curved, shell-like fracture obsidian is known for, giving it sharp edges and a raw, glassy surface. It has a stark, clean look that makes it popular for display, flintknapping, and lapidary use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specimens are available as individual spalled halves, or two spalled halves of a cobble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eThis material is generally associated with the Glass Buttes volcanic field, a famous Oregon obsidian locality west of Burns known for producing a wide range of obsidian varieties, including black, mahogany, rainbow, and sheen material. Obsidian forms when silica-rich lava cools so quickly that atoms do not have time to organize into crystals, leaving behind a natural glass instead of a crystalline rock. That rapid cooling is what gives obsidian its smooth texture, conchoidal fracture, and razor-sharp edges. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eMetaphysically, black obsidian is often associated with protection, grounding, and truth. Many people are drawn to it as a stone for cutting through emotional clutter, exposing what has been buried, and creating a stronger sense of energetic boundaries. Its direct, no-nonsense appearance has made it a long-standing favorite for people who want a stone that feels solid, serious, and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4yOj_y9fMWY?si=FcFjD5LWL0d4AQPk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch How These Pieces Were Mined Here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Earth Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 8cm x5cm x5cm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 310g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge \u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 12cm x8cm x5cm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 425g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc OR a matching pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Solo (1 pc) \/ Small \/ Standard","offer_id":48181582758058,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solo (1 pc) \/ Small \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48181582790826,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solo (1 pc) \/ Large \/ Standard","offer_id":48181616378026,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solo (1 pc) \/ Large \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48181616410794,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pair (Matching Halves) \/ Small \/ Standard","offer_id":48181618835626,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair (Matching Halves) \/ Small \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48181618901162,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair (Matching Halves) \/ Large \/ Standard","offer_id":48181618868394,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair (Matching Halves) \/ Large \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48181618933930,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/BlackObsidian-SpalledFace-7.jpg?v=1776904416"},{"product_id":"opalite-chunk","title":"Opalite - Chunk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These \u003c\/span\u003eOpalites chunk from China are a man-made glass material with a soft translucent body and a blue to milky glow that shifts depending on the light and background. In brighter light it can look pale and icy, while against darker surfaces it often shows stronger blue, peach, or golden tones. In chunk form it has a raw, broken appearance that makes it useful for display, crafting, wire wrapping, carving practice, and decorative collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eAlthough it is often sold alongside natural stones, opalite is not a naturally occurring mineral. It is a manufactured glass designed for an attractive luminous effect, which is why it has become popular in gift shops, crystal collections, jewelry making, and beginner lapidary or craft use. Its appeal comes from its color play, smooth glow, and affordability rather than geological rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eMetaphysically, opalite is often associated with calm, communication, and emotional transition. People are drawn to it for its gentle appearance and light-catching quality, and it is commonly chosen by those who want a material that feels soothing, simple, and easy to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown \u0026amp; Solar Plexus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 35mm x28mm x29mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 46g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48181629190314,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staff Pick","offer_id":48181629223082,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Opalite-Chunk-9.jpg?v=1776894628"},{"product_id":"blue-amber-fossil-specimen","title":"Blue Amber - Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMined from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e Cenozoic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:  Miocene, approximately 23-13 mya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis one of a kind blue amber fossil specimen has been polished into a bold freeform with a deep sculptural hollow running through the center. In normal light it reads as a very dark blue-black to charcoal tone, with a glassy surface, rounded edges, and a heavy, solid look. A few natural marks and pale surface lines remain visible, which helps keep it from looking overly manufactured and gives the piece some honest character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eAs an Indonesian blue amber specimen, this piece is fossilized tree resin rather than stone. Material from Indonesia is commonly tied to Sumatran deposits of Miocene age, and the “blue” effect in blue amber is typically a fluorescence phenomenon, which is why pieces like this can look very dark indoors and show their color more strongly in sunlight or under UV. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003ePeople are often drawn to amber for its connection to preservation, memory, and old earth energy. A piece like this tends to appeal to those who want something grounding and ancient, but still sleek and modern enough to work as a strong display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1pc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph. We do what we can to buy good quality products and price them honestly. The rocks may differ from the photos, but we hope we do them justice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225516159146,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/BlueAmber-Indonesia-570-2.jpg?v=1776470584"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-opal-rough","title":"Ethiopian Opal - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Wollo and Shewa mining regions, Ethiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ethiopian opal lapidary rough is known for its highly variable appearance, often showing a translucent to opaque body tone ranging from white, honey, amber, to dark brown or volcanic black. Many specimens display hydrophane behavior, meaning they can temporarily absorb water and become more transparent, sometimes revealing intense play-of-color flashes. Even in rough form, these opals may exhibit internal fire—vivid spectral flashes of green, red, orange, and blue—caused by the diffraction of light through microscopic silica spheres. With a Mohs hardness of about 5.5–6.5, Ethiopian opal is relatively soft and requires careful handling during cutting and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eEthiopia became a major global source of opal only in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with significant deposits discovered in the Wollo Province. Unlike traditional Australian opal, Ethiopian material often forms in volcanic rhyolitic host rock rather than sedimentary environments. This geological difference gives Ethiopian opal its unique hydrophane properties and wide range of transparency and coloration. Lapidary rough is commonly mined from nodules or seams within volcanic ash layers and rhyolite deposits, then sorted for cutting into cabochons and collector specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eSpiritually, Ethiopian opal is associated with emotional amplification, creativity, and spiritual awakening. It is often considered a stone of transformation and inspiration, believed to enhance intuition and unlock hidden emotional patterns. Many practitioners connect it with the crown and sacral chakras, viewing it as a bridge between imagination and higher consciousness. 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The surface shows a good amount of play-of-color, with green, yellow, orange, pink, blue, and violet flashes showing across the broken faces and pitted, botryoidal-looking texture. Natural cracks, earthy inclusions, and rough edges are present throughout, giving the piece a raw field-collected look rather than a polished gemstone finish.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eEthiopian Opal is a newer major source of precious opal compared to Australian material, with notable deposits coming from the Welo and Shewa regions. Ethiopian opal is known for its strong color play, often showing bright fire even in rough form. 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