[Rockhounds] opalite vs. not/digital to view?

DonH donhalterman at verizon.net
Sun Sep 23 14:28:16 PDT 2007


(I saw the photo)

  I don't know, the structure of the rock itself, the fracture, and the 
luster remind me of an opaloid, but I've never seen one quite that 
color... I think this is a mixture of rock materials that formed from a 
silica-rich solution.  This might be a case where we could go crazy 
putting a name to it...  but it is really neat and should be enjoyed for 
its natural beauty, whatever it is.

Best,
Don



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