Rare rough piece of Ethiopian Welo opal 65.2- 13.03 g

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This extraordinary Welo opal rough originates from the world-famous 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 emphasizes the impressive beauty of this rare find. Each Welo opal is a unique natural art piece whose vivid colors arise from the finest silicon structures, making it one of the most coveted opals in the world. Whether as a high-quality collectible, for mineral lovers, or as an exceptional eye-catcher in a display case – this rough opal combines 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 Picture
Size 45.5 x 26 x 19.4 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment 100% Natural

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This extraordinary Welo opal rough originates from the world-famous 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 emphasizes the impressive beauty of this rare find. Each Welo opal is a unique natural art piece whose vivid colors arise from the finest silicon structures, making it one of the most coveted opals in the world. Whether as a high-quality collectible, for mineral lovers, or as an exceptional eye-catcher in a display case – this rough opal combines 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 Picture
Size 45.5 x 26 x 19.4 mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment 100% Natural

Our shipping costs are inspected and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that performs the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs fees, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations, etc., because every computer, monitor and phone may display color qualities differently!

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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Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
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Mario Stieger
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