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Opal (Precious Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

 
Opal (Precious Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Opal (Precious Opal) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

DESCRIPTION:No. 36439
Mineral:Opal (Precious Opal)
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Showy specimen of brilliant fire opal from a new opal location in Ethiopia. The fire opal forms in elongated tubes running through common opal, these tubes are visible in the subtle pattern running through the opal. Very bright!
Overall Size:19x16x8 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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