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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36778
Mineral:Opal var. Precious Opal (Fire Opal)
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Large natural nodule of transparent precious opal with vivid internal fire of green, red and orange. The surfaces show the natural conchoidal shapes and the surrounding matrix is natural. Excellent fire - much better than the photos shows.
Overall Size:33x28x20 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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