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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35351
Mineral:Opal
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Leopard skin-patterned opal nodule with bright opalescence (green to red play of colors) in the round shapes running through beige common opal. The opal is crystallized in parallel orientation resulting in the fire showing simultaneously - must be seen!
Overall Size:32x32x21 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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