Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 69.70 ct- 13.95 g
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This impressive Crystal-Opal natural specimen from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, slightly honey-green to olive-brown 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, glowing blue, vivid orange, yellow and fiery red, which, depending on light incidence and viewing angle, reveals new zones of color again and again. Particularly impressive are the large orange-red flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blue tones, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its distinctive, irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underline the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas were carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out even more 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 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 the viewing angle, presents a different color play—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery 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 exceptional transparency, the warm, slightly honey-green to olive-brown 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, glowing blue, vivid orange, yellow and fiery red, which, depending on light incidence and viewing angle, reveals new zones of color again and again. Particularly impressive are the large orange-red flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blue tones, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its distinctive, irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underline the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas were carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure stand out even more 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 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 the viewing angle, presents a different color play—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery 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
Disclaimer
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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.
