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Mineral Specimen No. 39999:
Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia.

This mineral specimen of Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York. To purchase mineral specimens from this site click on this link to go to online order form.

Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 39999:

Minerals Species: Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal).
Location of mineral deposit: near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Description: Superb oval cabochon of flesh-colored precious opal with brilliant green-red-orange internal fire (play of colors) running throughout the opal in dense spotted patterns sometimes called Leopard-skin Opal. Hydrophane opal requires no storage in water. No damage. Total weight 12.06 carats.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 29x22x6 mm.
Size of individual crystals: n/a
Price: $1150 net (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Mineral Specimens: Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Mineral Specimens: Opal (var. Hydrophane Fire Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

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