Ethiopian Opal 1x2-3x5mm Graduated Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix but rather a speckled teal

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue-green associated with true Turquoise

Most hemimorphite is found in the rocks above and surrounding zinc deposits

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem

Ethiopian Opal 1x2-3x5mm Graduated Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix but rather a speckled tealEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.