Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 73.80 ct- 14.75 g
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Crystal Opal from Ethiopia, 73.80 ct (33.1 x 22.6 x 17.6 mm) with natural matrix and polished areas, exhibiting a vivid play of color.
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This impressive natural crystal opal piece from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, honey-yellow to olive-green base color, and an especially lively play of color. Within the transparent-to-translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color, with intense green, bright blue, strong orange, yellow, and fiery red, which, depending on the light incidence and viewing angle, reveals new color zones again and again. Particularly striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle sections, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural raw form, with its characteristic irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock, underscores the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure especially prominent and making the play of color seem to illuminate from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, this is a highly 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 presents a different play of color with every change of viewing angle—from vivid neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 73.80 ct
Size: 33.1 x 22.6 x 17.6 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.
This impressive natural crystal opal piece from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, honey-yellow to olive-green base color, and an especially lively play of color. Within the transparent-to-translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color, with intense green, bright blue, strong orange, yellow, and fiery red, which, depending on the light incidence and viewing angle, reveals new color zones again and again. Particularly striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle sections, interwoven with intense green and individual electric blues, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural raw form, with its characteristic irregular outer contour and the clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock, underscores the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure especially prominent and making the play of color seem to illuminate from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an exceptionally intense play of color, this is a highly 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 presents a different play of color with every change of viewing angle—from vivid neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fire colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 73.80 ct
Size: 33.1 x 22.6 x 17.6 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
73.80 ct
Weight
14.75 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Disclaimer
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.
