Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 347.10 ct- 69.42 g
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Crystal-Opal meteorite from Ethiopia, weighing 347.10 ct (69.42 g) with dimensions 57.1 × 37.4 × 36 mm, untreated and displaying a vivid play of color.
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This impressive crystal opal natural specimen from Ethiopia captivates with its extraordinary transparency, the warm, subtly honey-green to olive-brown base color, and a particularly lively play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color—intense green, glowing blue, rich orange, yellow, and fiery red—that, depending on the incidence of light and viewing angle, repeatedly reveals new color zones. Especially 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 emphasize 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 even more and causing the play of color to seem to radiate from inside the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, it is a highly decorative and distinctive collector's item for lovers of high-quality Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece whose effect reveals itself especially under targeted lighting and presents a different play of colors with every change of viewing angle—from deep neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red.
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 347,10 ct
Size: 57,1 x 37,4 x 36 mm
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.
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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 extraordinary transparency, the warm, subtly honey-green to olive-brown base color, and a particularly lively play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color—intense green, glowing blue, rich orange, yellow, and fiery red—that, depending on the incidence of light and viewing angle, repeatedly reveals new color zones. Especially 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 emphasize 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 even more and causing the play of color to seem to radiate from inside the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, it is a highly decorative and distinctive collector's item for lovers of high-quality Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece whose effect reveals itself especially under targeted lighting and presents a different play of colors with every change of viewing angle—from deep neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red.
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 347,10 ct
Size: 57,1 x 37,4 x 36 mm
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
347.10 ct
Weight
69.42 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.
