Ethiopian Opal 3x5mm (Dyed) Blue Chip - 17 Inch R1582 It is a particularly unusual

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence

Ocean Jasper works on all levels of being

It also serves as the Mohs hardness scale index mineral for a hardness of 8

denoting a strong land/water connection

Ethiopian Opal 3x5mm (Dyed) Blue Chip - 17 Inch R1582 It is a particularly unusualEthiopian 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.