#ethiopian opal
Marvelous 23 carats Ethiopian Welo opal with superb play of color.
Ethiopian Opal has been mined since 2008. The entire region around Wegel Tena consists of a volcano-sedimentary sequence with alternating layers of basalt and rhyolitic ignimbrite. Over the entire region, only one thin seam is mineralized with opal. The opal is extracted by artisanal miners using picks, hammers, and shovels.
Ethiopian Wello opals originate from volcanic activity. All volcanic opal is known as “hydrophane opal”. The term hydrophane comes from the Greek words meaning “water-loving” and describes their ability to absorb water and change from opaque or semi-translucent to translucent or transparent in humid or aqueous environments. Amazingly, some stones will become almost colorless if soaked in water but then retain their original color after a week or two under arid conditions. If you live in a dry or desert like climate these opals will always look great but, if you reside in a rain forest, your stones will look very different.
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Ethiopian opal earrings and necklace - Ethiopian opal is believed to be an emotional intensifier, enhancing the true nature of those who wear it. Some say it strengthens the will to live and shields the wearer against negativity, burning off karma.
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