Marvellous Welo Opal 1.10 ct

Marvellous Welo Opal 1.10 ct. This small Ethiopian opal has a beautiful honeycomb pattern with great play-of-color. Oval Cabochon Cut, with high grade cut and polish. Size 9.09 * 6.35 * 3.91 mm. Ready to be set into jewelry. 

WEIGHT : 1.10 ct
SIZE : 9.09 * 6.35 * 3.91 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: Joneycomb 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".