Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico dream amethyst this obelisk skull tower makes

this obelisk skull tower makes for a perfect Halloween décor piece - or just to add some whimsy to your everyday

Size: 8cm x 3

making it an excellent addition to an educational collection

featuring genuine mineral beads chosen for their vibrant colors and unique textures

The last piece is a solo cabochon in display

Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon - Jalisco, Mexico dream amethyst this obelisk skull tower makesIve always been fascinated by how certain minerals look when they are left partially embedded in their host rock, and this Mexican Cantera Opal Cabochon is a perfect example of that natural contrast. In Spanish, "Cantera" translates to quarry or stone, which refers to the pinkish tan rhyolite matrix that surrounds the precious opal. Instead of being cut out as a traditional gemstone, these specimens are shaped and polished so that the opal sits like a