Opal (var. White Opal)
Ethiopia - Africa
SiO2•nH2O
Description
White opal carved as a drop shaped cabochon of 31.32 ct showing a strong play of color in cells which are reminiscent of the scales of a snake skin
Wegel Tena, Wollo Province
From the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone.
Class
8 - Silicates / Tectosilicates
Dimensions (length x with x height in cm)
2.3x3.3x0.9
Hardness (Mohs)
5.5
Density (G/cm3)
2