Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen...

This impressive natural Crystal Opal specimen from Ethiopia stands out for its exceptional transparency, warm base color ranging from a slightly honey-green to olive hue, and particularly lively play of color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body, a fascinating display of intense green, bright blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red unfolds, revealing ever-changing areas of color depending on the light and viewing angle. Particularly striking are the broad orange-red flashes of color in the lower and middle sections, streaked with intense green and occasional electric blue tones, giving the piece exceptional optical depth. Its natural rough form, with its characteristic irregular outline and clearly preserved areas of matrix or host rock, emphasizes the specimen’s natural character. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, bringing the underlying opal structure into particularly clear view and making the play of color seem to glow from within the stone. The combination of transparent opal, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and exceptionally vivid play of color makes this 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 directed lighting and displays a different play of color with every change of viewing angle—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular flashes of orange, yellow, and red Stone: Crystal Opal Weight: 69.70 ct Size: 40.8 x 26.9 x 19.7 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.

Stima:150€

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