Welo Opal Stone 7.19 ct

Welo Opal Stone 7.19 ct. High Quality Gemstone. Oval Cabochon Cut. This Ethiopian Gem has an excellent grade cut and polish, is ready to be set into jewelry. It shows an exquisite broad pattern crystal, with beautiful flashy multicolor

WEIGHT : 7.19 ct
SIZE : 14.76 * 11.24 * 8.07 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: Hexagon patchwork with pinfire
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.