Multicolor Precious Welo Opal Nodule - Height: 2.9 cm - Width: 1.9 cm- 5 g

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Natural nodule of Multicolor Precious Welo Opal from Welo Province, Ethiopia, weighing 5 g and measuring 2.9 cm high, 1.9 cm wide and 1 cm deep, embedded in a light volcanic matrix with a vivid play of color.

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A striking natural nodule of Precious Welo Opal embedded in its original light volcanic matrix, originating from the famous Welo Province in Ethiopia.

The polished cross-section reveals an intense, vivid play-of-color with bright flash patterns of green, fiery red, orange, yellow, and violet-blue visible under direct light. The natural rock skin forms a clean, protective frame around the gemmy opal core.

A striking natural nodule of Precious Welo Opal embedded in its original light volcanic matrix, originating from the famous Welo Province in Ethiopia.

The polished cross-section reveals an intense, vivid play-of-color with bright flash patterns of green, fiery red, orange, yellow, and violet-blue visible under direct light. The natural rock skin forms a clean, protective frame around the gemmy opal core.

Details

Main mineral
Multicolor Precious Welo Opal
Mineral form
Nodule
Weight
5 g
Origin (region/city)
Welo Province,
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
2.9 cm
Width
1.9 cm
Depth
1 cm
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Objects sold
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