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Opal - two matched nodule halves from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

 
Opal - two matched nodule halves from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

DESCRIPTION:No. 35350
Mineral:Opal - two matched nodule halves
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Rare matched pair of transparent opal from the volcanic deposits of Mezezo. The opal is amber-colored, transparent (you can see straight through to the back) with broad areas of red and green internal fire (play of colors).
Overall Size:29x29x15 mm halves
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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