Ethiopian crystal opal – exceptional harlequin color play with intense red, green, and 99.40- 19.87 g

This exceptional Crystal-Opal natural piece from Ethiopia impresses with an unusually intense and very broad Play-of-Color, visibly stunning on both faces. The translucent to partially transparent opal body has a warm, honey-yellow to greenish-gray base color and is threaded with a spectacular fire of color. Particularly dominant are bright greens, reds, oranges, blues and turquoises that move across the surface in numerous small, clearly delineated color flashes. The intense red and orange appear especially fiery and, together with the strong green, form an exceptionally strong contrast, while blue and turquoise color reflections give the stone additional depth. Also characteristic is the preserved natural matrix or host rock, which partly surrounds the opal and thus preserves the original character of the find. The polished areas reveal remarkable depth and a strong lustre, making the color play seem to glow from the inside of the opal. Depending on lighting and viewing angle, the appearance changes noticeably: on one side large, green-orange and red fire zones predominate, while another view shows a particularly dense mosaic of red, green and blue color spots. It is precisely this changing color distribution that makes the piece especially interesting and ensures that from different perspectives it reveals new details again and again. The natural, irregular shape, partially preserved matrix and intense color effect merge into a highly characterful collector’s object with an exceptionally decorative aura. Notably, the high variety of colors within a single stone stands out: vivid neon green, electric blue, radiant turquoise, intense fire red, orange and golden-yellow reflections appear together and create an extraordinarily lively color play. A fascinating Ethiopian Crystal-Opal natural piece that convinces both through its natural formation history and its optical effect, and is especially interesting for collectors who value extraordinary opals with strong, multicolored fire and preserved natural matrix.

Weight: 99.40 ct
Size: 34.1 x 29.4 x 21.3 mm
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Ethiopia
Color: Play Of Color
Gem Type: Natural Opal
Shape: Irregular

The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.

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