Opal with 1.01 carats and 7.1 mm from Ethiopia – unique piece
This Opal unique piece with 1.01 carats measures 7.1 mm and displays an exceptionally vivid play of color with bright green red orange and blue light reflections. The smoothly polished surface beautifully highlights the typical opalescence and gives the stone a lively and almost floating color effect. With its round shape and strong flashes of color this specimen has an elegant and high quality appearance.
Geology & origin
Opal is a hydrous silicon dioxide mineral that forms in cavities and fractures of various rocks. The characteristic play of color is caused by the diffraction of light within microscopic silica structures inside the material. Ethiopia is today one of the world’s most important sources of precious opal and produces especially colorful specimens with vivid play of color in various shades. This specimen displays the typical characteristics of a high quality precious opal in polished form.
Application note
The stone is highly suitable for exclusive jewelry creations such as pendants rings or individual collector’s pieces. Due to its natural water content opal should be protected from prolonged direct sunlight excessive heat and strong temperature fluctuations.