Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 141.55ct- 28.31 g
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Ethiopian crystal opal natural specimen, 141.55 ct (28.31 g), size 43×34×23.7 mm, with a transparent to translucent body and a vivid play of color including green, blue, orange, yellow and red, featuring preserved matrix and polished areas.
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This impressive Crystal-Opal natural specimen from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, lightly honey-green to olive-yellow base color, and a particularly vivid play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating fire of color in intense green, bright blue, vibrant orange, yellow and fiery red, which, depending on the light incidence and viewing angle, continuously reveals new color zones. Particularly impressive are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underscore the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out more clearly and causing the play of color to seem to glow from inside the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an extraordinarily intense play of color, this is an extremely decorative and characterful collectible piece for lovers of high-quality Welo- and Crystal-Opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that reveals its effect especially under targeted lighting and, with every change of viewing angle, presents a different color play—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 141,55ct
Size: 43x34x23,7mm
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 and 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 exceptional transparency, the warm, lightly honey-green to olive-yellow base color, and a particularly vivid play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating fire of color in intense green, bright blue, vibrant orange, yellow and fiery red, which, depending on the light incidence and viewing angle, continuously reveals new color zones. Particularly impressive are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underscore the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out more clearly and causing the play of color to seem to glow from inside the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an extraordinarily intense play of color, this is an extremely decorative and characterful collectible piece for lovers of high-quality Welo- and Crystal-Opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that reveals its effect especially under targeted lighting and, with every change of viewing angle, presents a different color play—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 141,55ct
Size: 43x34x23,7mm
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 and 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
141.55ct
Weight
28.31 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.
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.
