"WELO"  FIELD OPAL ETHIOPIA

This natural untreated stone is  from a stunning new find in the WELO area of Ethiopia.This material is  hydrophane as it changes colour from white base to crystal when emersed in water .Always let the stone dry out slowerly-do not place under  strong  hot lights.This is a well polished high dome stone suitable for a ring or pendant.

It is showing hot neon  multi colours of BLUE GREEN ORANGE RED.

Transulant with silky  white base tone.

Body tone N-7

Brightness out of 5 -4.5

Hydrophane

Weight    1.80 cts app 

Size    9 x 8 x 5 mm app

Opal Body Tone Scale as per recommendation by the Australian Opal and Gem Industry Association Ltd.

Briliance Scale:
1 Faint, 2 Dull, 3 Bright, 4 Very Bright, 5 Brilliant - Gem Quality