ETHIOPIAN OPAL IN SODALITE GEMSTONE JEWELLERY

Many translucent to transparent Ethiopian opal stones are faceted, including these four little trillion-cut gems measuring around 8 millimeters in diameter. Beads crafted from Ethiopian opal are particularly popular. The image above is just a modest representation of its diversity. A dark body color opal nodule from Ethiopia's Shewa Province. The body hue of certain opal from the Wollo Province is orange, yellow, or reddish, with play-of-color. The play-of-color meets the definition of a precious opal, and the orange, yellow, or reddish body color meets the definition of a fire opal. These opals could be classified as "precious fire opals" if they meet both of these criteria.

Origin: Australia. Color: White, black, orange, blue, pink, colorless, chocolate brown. Clarity: Transparent to opaque. Cut: Facets. Treatment: Untreated 100% Genuine Gemstone