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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40001
Mineral:Opal (Precious Opal)
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Pear-shaped cabochon of mocha-colored precious opal with brilliant green-red-blue internal fire (play of colors) running throughout the opal. This is top grade opal from the leading local miner and is hydrophane opal which requires no storage in water.
Overall Size:23x15x10 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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