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Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

 
Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

DESCRIPTION:No. 36437
Mineral:Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane)
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Polished fire opal showing broad areas of green, yellow and red internal fire (play of colors) with orange base color. The fire opal forms in patchwork patterns running through common opal. The rear of the specimen is common opal. Total weight 9.35 carats
Overall Size:23x19x9 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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