Opals are formed when silicone dioxide deposits in a certain area over a long period of time via water channels(I think). So maybe this is a piece of wood that was buried under dirt/clay but had drainage going through it still? Maybe even a petrified tree that offered the silicone a place to collect. I'm only guessing, but it's beautiful regardless! Definitely worth some money
Edit: upon looking closer, the background seems to be some fingers, so it is a rather small piece.... Still, gorgeous!
BugOnARockInAVoid on February 20th, 2018 at 05:33 UTC »
You could probably exchange that for some money.
Cranky_Windlass on February 20th, 2018 at 06:12 UTC »
Opals are formed when silicone dioxide deposits in a certain area over a long period of time via water channels(I think). So maybe this is a piece of wood that was buried under dirt/clay but had drainage going through it still? Maybe even a petrified tree that offered the silicone a place to collect. I'm only guessing, but it's beautiful regardless! Definitely worth some money
Edit: upon looking closer, the background seems to be some fingers, so it is a rather small piece.... Still, gorgeous!
express_sushi49 on February 20th, 2018 at 10:03 UTC »
Looks like a real-life Hearthstone.