Tandon Gems
Ethiopian Opal

About ethiopian welo opal, white and crystal

Hydrated silica, SiO2 with 3 to 10 percent water. Mohs 5.5 to 6.5. Mined in Wollo (Welo) province, Ethiopia, found 2008. Hydrophane: it soaks up water, turns temporarily clear, then dries back.

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The collection

Ethiopian Opal

11 strands in stock: Rondelle, Organic cut, Tumble, faceted and smooth. Prices are per strand from our latest count; tell us the code and we confirm and send a photo of the strand you would receive.

  • OC01
    Smooth · Organic cut · 5-10 mm
    $195
    In stock
  • OC02
    Smooth · Organic cut · 5 mm
    $95
    In stock
  • OL10
    Faceted · Rondelle · 5.5-7 mm · Black Green
    $190
    In stock
  • OL11
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4-7 mm · Black Green
    $140
    In stock
  • OL12
    Faceted · Rondelle · 6-10 mm · Black Brown
    $310
    In stock
  • OL13
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4-5 mm · Black Brown
    $165
    In stock
  • OL14
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4-6 mm · Hot Pink
    $70
    In stock
  • OL15
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4-6 mm · Pink
    $70
    In stock
  • OL16
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4-6 mm · Neon Blue
    $70
    In stock
  • OL17
    Smooth · Rondelle · 3-5 mm · Green Blue
    $45
    In stock
  • OT03
    Tumble · 10 mm
    $55
    In stock