AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Ethiopia > Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 40006 |
Mineral: | Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) |
Locality: | near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia |
Description: | White fire opal with bright, broad flashes of blue to green to orange internal fire (play of colors) polished into an oval cabochon. This is a top quality fire opal from the Mezezo locality and is hydrophane opal which does not dehydrate and is stable. Total weight 7.11 carats |
Overall Size: | 24x18x10 mm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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