Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 InchEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.

as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moonstone

Usually occurring in a deep red color

or color-enhanced

Item Type: Specimen

The image shown has 3 cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

veins and brecciated patterns

Tranquilty

which make the shells attractive as decorative objects

Quartz has been highly valued by virtually every civilization throughout history

Azurite is a Copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses

near the Kennedy Ranges of Australia

and much of the black Onyx on the market has been artificially colored