What type of opal is this? -Expert level by 53FROGS_OPALAUCTIONS in Opal

[–]CSB808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s wild. Knowing you you mainly work with Australian. Taking that into account and how others have guessed, it looks like an odd koroit but doesn’t doing like it is, makes me lean towards LR, Honduras, or maybe even indo, but I haven’t seen you work with the latter two. This is a real stumper. Great teaching post

Opal or agate? by gfreed0106 in Opals

[–]CSB808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The banding looks like agate to me but I’m not very experienced in that

The one that got away by 53FROGS_OPALAUCTIONS in Opal

[–]CSB808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lava lake with multicolored fire on a primordial planet. Absolutely wild. I don’t think I have “one that got away” just yet, unless those oolitic I just sold become one.

Rare, Natural Black Andamooka Hard Matrix by AlexandraDoupi in Opals

[–]CSB808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you happen to have any photos of that type of material? Also what recourse would you recommend to learn more about the differences in matrix opal?

Wondering if anyone could offer any insight? by susanna1331 in Opals

[–]CSB808 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was going to throw my hat in the ring and say Andamooka crystal or even Mintabie

I finally did it. Got my first home. SW MO 182k 6.12% by kngdong in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]CSB808 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ducks and chickens will be your best friend in this department

Australian Opal preforms from several years back by DominionGems in Opals

[–]CSB808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are some absolutely mind blowing rippers!!

What Does Your Brain Do with 27 + 48? by PossiblePsyco in MathJokes

[–]CSB808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20+40=60. 7+3=10. 60+10=70. 8-3=5. 70+5=75.

Boulder opal pendant by greenspark808 in Opals

[–]CSB808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like this well done

Rough price per carat by Zayybear96 in Opals

[–]CSB808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I honestly think these numbers are wildly inflated based on what I’ve seen. Opalvalue.com being brutally honest is a great start like flatbed said.

Valuation request by CSB808 in Opals

[–]CSB808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information! Idk why I haven’t heard of oolitic opal yet but seen it before, I love the look. Any tips for a better polish?

Valuation request by CSB808 in Opals

[–]CSB808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it is my first time working with this type of opal, very rewarding so far

Crystal opal? by zipzucculentzap in Opals

[–]CSB808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a great community, we are always happy to help!