Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 69.70 ct- 13.95 g
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Crystal Opal natural specimen from Ethiopia, 69.70 ct, size 40.8 × 26.9 × 19.7 mm, displaying intense play‑of‑color with greens, blues, oranges, yellows and reds and partial polish on selected areas.
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This impressive Crystal-Opal natural specimen from Ethiopia captivates with its extraordinary transparency, its warm, mildly honey-green to olive-colored base, and a particularly vibrant play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of colors—intense green, luminous blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red—that, depending on light incidence and viewing angle, reveal new color zones again and again. Especially striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle sections, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece exceptional optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock emphasizes the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothened and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out particularly and causing the color play to seem to shine from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, this is a highly decorative and characterful collecting piece for lovers of high-quality Welo and Crystal Opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that shows its effect especially under targeted lighting and presents a different color play with every change of viewing angle—from rich neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 69.70ct
Size: 40.8x26.9x19.7mm
Colour: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Origin: Ethiopia
The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
This impressive Crystal-Opal natural specimen from Ethiopia captivates with its extraordinary transparency, its warm, mildly honey-green to olive-colored base, and a particularly vibrant play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of colors—intense green, luminous blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red—that, depending on light incidence and viewing angle, reveal new color zones again and again. Especially striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle sections, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece exceptional optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock emphasizes the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothened and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out particularly and causing the color play to seem to shine from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, this is a highly decorative and characterful collecting piece for lovers of high-quality Welo and Crystal Opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that shows its effect especially under targeted lighting and presents a different color play with every change of viewing angle—from rich neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 69.70ct
Size: 40.8x26.9x19.7mm
Colour: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Origin: Ethiopia
The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
Details
Main mineral
Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular
Mineral form
69.70 ct
Weight
13.95 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
