AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Ethiopia > Opal var. Precious Opal |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36435 |
Mineral: | Opal var. Precious Opal |
Locality: | near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia |
Description: | Triangular specimen of colorful fire opal from the recently discovered volcanic opal deposits. This specimen has excellent internal fire varying from blue, yellow, green pink, orange. This specimen has some of the best colors I've seen from the locality. |
Overall Size: | 16x13x7 mm |
Crystals: | |
Archived: | For reference only |
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