Rare rough piece of Ethiopian Welo opal 65.2- 13.03 g
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Rare rough Welo opal from the Welo region of Ethiopia, a transparent to milky gemstone with a vivid color play, weighing 13.03 g.
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This exceptional Welo opal rough originates from the world-renowned Welo region in Ethiopia and captivates with a spectacular play of color that, depending on the light, glows in intense red, orange, green, yellow and blue tones. The natural matrix frames the transparent to milky opal and underscores the impressive beauty of this rare find. Each Welo opal is a unique natural work of art, whose vibrant colors arise from the finest silicon structures and makes it one of the most sought-after opals in the world. Whether as a high-quality collector's piece, for mineral lovers, or as an extraordinary eye-catcher in a display case – this rough opal unites rarity, natural elegance and the fascinating magic of one of the most spectacular gemstones on Earth. Weight
Weight: 65.2 g
Gem Type Welo Opal Cabochon
Shape As pictured
Size 45.5 x 26 x 19.4 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment 100% Natural
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This exceptional Welo opal rough originates from the world-renowned Welo region in Ethiopia and captivates with a spectacular play of color that, depending on the light, glows in intense red, orange, green, yellow and blue tones. The natural matrix frames the transparent to milky opal and underscores the impressive beauty of this rare find. Each Welo opal is a unique natural work of art, whose vibrant colors arise from the finest silicon structures and makes it one of the most sought-after opals in the world. Whether as a high-quality collector's piece, for mineral lovers, or as an extraordinary eye-catcher in a display case – this rough opal unites rarity, natural elegance and the fascinating magic of one of the most spectacular gemstones on Earth. Weight
Weight: 65.2 g
Gem Type Welo Opal Cabochon
Shape As pictured
Size 45.5 x 26 x 19.4 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment 100% Natural
Our shipping costs have been checked and approved by Catawiki.
We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; as a result these shipping costs apply.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; savings on pickup costs..
On some of the images the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be deviations in colors, etc., as every computer, monitor and phone may display colors with different qualities!
Details
Main mineral
Rare rough piece of Ethiopian Welo opal
Mineral form
65.2
Weight
13.03 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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