Opal (var. White Opal)
Ethiopia - Africa
SiO2•nH2O
Description
White opal carved as an elongated 61.42 ct. cabochon with very distinct rainbow-like flashes that seem to float above the stone, which is typical of the opals of this mine
Wegel Tena, Wollo Province
From the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone.
Class
8 - Silicates / Tectosilicates
Dimensions (length x with x height in cm)
4.6x2.1x1.5
Hardness (Mohs)
5.5
Density (G/cm3)
2
