Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 135.95 ct- 27.19 g
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An Ethiopian Crystal Opal natural specimen weighing 135.95 ct (37x30x25 mm) with a transparent to translucent body and an intense play of color including greens, blues, oranges, yellows and reds, with partially polished matrix.
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This impressive natural crystal opal specimen from Ethiopia stands out for its exceptional transparency, warm base color ranging from light honey-green to olive, and particularly lively play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body, a fascinating display of color unfolds, with intense green, brilliant blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red. Depending on the light and viewing angle, new areas of color keep appearing. Particularly striking are the large orange-red flashes in the lower and middle sections, streaked with intense green and individual electric-blue tones, giving the piece exceptional optical depth. Its natural rough form, with its distinctive irregular outline and clearly preserved areas of matrix or host rock, emphasizes the specimen’s original character. 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 glow right from within the stone. Combining transparent opal, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and exceptionally intense play-of-color, this is a highly decorative and distinctive collector’s piece for lovers of fine Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural specimen that makes its greatest impression under focused lighting and displays a different play-of-color with every change in viewing angle—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery shades of orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 135,95ct
Size: 37x30x25mm
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 natural crystal opal specimen from Ethiopia stands out for its exceptional transparency, warm base color ranging from light honey-green to olive, and particularly lively play-of-color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body, a fascinating display of color unfolds, with intense green, brilliant blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red. Depending on the light and viewing angle, new areas of color keep appearing. Particularly striking are the large orange-red flashes in the lower and middle sections, streaked with intense green and individual electric-blue tones, giving the piece exceptional optical depth. Its natural rough form, with its distinctive irregular outline and clearly preserved areas of matrix or host rock, emphasizes the specimen’s original character. 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 glow right from within the stone. Combining transparent opal, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and exceptionally intense play-of-color, this is a highly decorative and distinctive collector’s piece for lovers of fine Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural specimen that makes its greatest impression under focused lighting and displays a different play-of-color with every change in viewing angle—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery shades of orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 135,95ct
Size: 37x30x25mm
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
135.95 ct
Weight
27.19 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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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.
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.
