Ethiopian Welo Crystal 4.82 ct.

Super Quality Welo Opal Gemstone 4.82 ct. Pear Cabochon Cut, Its honeycomb patter is really beautiful. This opal has an excellent grade cut and polish, is ready to be set into jewelry

WEIGHT : 4.82 ct
SIZE : 16.96 * 10.63 * 6.36 mm
SHAPE : Pear Cabochon 
BASE COLOR: Light crystal, on the back side has an area more dark, even though this does not in any way affect the beauty of the gem
BRIGHTNESS OF FIRE: Bright
FIRE COLOR: Red, green, yellow, orange, blue. Beautiful color from all angles
FIRE PATTERN: Honeycomb pattern
TREATMENT : None - 100% natural untreated opal 
HARDNESS : 5.5 - 6.5
ORIGIN: Welo - Ethiopia 

The most of Welo Opals are "Hydrophane", they are be able to soak up and dry large amont of water. It is important to avoid immersing them in liquid.

The Opal is associated with good luck, it is the birthstone for October and the gem fo 14th wedding anniversaries.

The name for the opal comes from the Sanskrit word "Upala", meaning precious stone or stone par excellence. The Greek word "opallios" means "to see a change of colors".

The opal is an amorphous substance that belongs to the silica group. It is formed by a series of spherical microscopic structures of various sizes, which diffract light to show a beautiful play of colors.