Extremely Bright Ethiopian Opal 3.80 ct

Extremely Bright Ethiopian Opal 3.80 ct. This Welo Opal has a light crystal base, and shows an sparkling firework pattern, that it is visible from all angles. Oval Cabochon Cut, Its honeycomb patter is really beautiful.

WEIGHT : 3.80 ct
SIZE : 13.71 * 10.81 * 5.66 mm
SHAPE : Oval Cabochon 
BASE COLOR: Light crystal
BRIGHTNESS OF FIRE: Very Bright 
FIRE COLOR: Red, green, yellow, orange, blue. Beautiful color from all angles
FIRE PATTERN: Firework 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".