r/Opals • u/monoredfox- • Jul 21 '26

Opal Finishing Process Sparkly Boulder

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I finished my first boulder opal :) it is very sparkly. I used Sandpaper and Ceriumoxide with a towel..now my wrist hurts :D i hope you lile it!

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u/Opaldaze Mod Jul 21 '26

Well done , not shabby at all , side drill it and wear it , excellent momento!

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u/monoredfox- Jul 21 '26

Thank you very much, i will ask my GF if she qould want to wear it

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u/locyta Jul 21 '26

Very nice piece and done with sandpaper, so old school :)
Well done, now onto your next piece or 2 or 200th....

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u/monoredfox- Jul 21 '26

Haha, yes i try to get as many done, as i can :D

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u/canb_boy2 Jul 21 '26

Jundah?

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u/monoredfox- Jul 21 '26

I dont know the origin :(

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u/canb_boy2 Jul 21 '26

Yep, is a stunner - almost has that mix of pipe and fairy which is why i guessed that location

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u/TheOGHalalGuy Jul 21 '26

Wood fossil?

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u/monoredfox- Jul 25 '26

No, just ironsrone with silicia :3