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Opal Butte Oregon Opal

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181lizard Cave Dweller Still lurking :) Member since December 2005 Posts: 2,171	Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 3, 2008 16:41:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 181lizard on Jun 3, 2008 16:41:39 GMT -5 This large nodule came from Opal Butte Oregon. I purchased it from Stoneclounds on ebay. 9 lbs. I love it and am putting it in the yard somewhere. Thanks!
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Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 4, 2008 2:02:17 GMT -5

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Post by Woodyrock on Jun 4, 2008 2:02:17 GMT -5

That piece of opal is too pretty to put in the garden, I think you should slab it up just to see what is inside. I see some dentrites on the outside, so there must be more inside. Anyhow, opal just might come apart in the winter if you leave it in the garden.
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Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 4, 2008 6:26:35 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Jun 4, 2008 6:26:35 GMT -5

I think this is one of the most beautiful and interesting rocks I've ever seen. I wouldn't keep it outside, also for the reason above but mainly because of the sensitivity of opal to extreme temperatures (heat and cold).

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Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 4, 2008 10:15:20 GMT -5

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Post by rallyrocks on Jun 4, 2008 10:15:20 GMT -5

I wouldn't put it in the garden either, but I also would advise against slabbing it, I'd be afraid that you'd wind up with a pile of chips- Oregon opal tends to fracture and break a lot and you can see a lot of cracks in the piece already.

I'd leave is as it is but keep it indoors to avoid thermal shock and moisture.

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akansan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since January 2006 Posts: 4,075	Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 4, 2008 10:47:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by akansan on Jun 4, 2008 10:47:57 GMT -5 How much thermal shock do you get in Vancouver? That is a gorgeous specimen. Absolutely wonderful. I wouldn't put it in the garden for fear it would grow legs.

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Opal Butte Oregon Opal Jun 5, 2008 21:09:33 GMT -5

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Post by 181lizard on Jun 5, 2008 21:09:33 GMT -5

Ya know...I did kinda think about the weather changes when I put it out. I think I WILL play it smart & bring it indoors in the fall. (although...it's already had ice & snow AND almost 100 degree temp over the last 6 weeks! LOL)

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