AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Ethiopia > Opal var. Crystal Fire Opal |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 48441 |
Mineral: | Opal var. Crystal Fire Opal |
Locality: | 570 km north of Addis Ababa, Wello (Wollo), Delanta Plateau, Tigray, Ethiopia |
Description: | Transparent natural nodule of fire opal with bright flashes of green and red across broad areas of the opal. The opal is exposed front and rear and though slightly milky, you can see through the nodule. This is not from the more common Mezezo locality. Total weight 33.05 carats |
Overall Size: | 26x24x12 mm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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