Tandon Gems
Ethiopian Welo 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 Welo Opal

15 strands in stock: Rondelle, Round, Heishi, Oval, 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.

  • OH01
    Faceted · Heishi · 5.5-10 mm · White
    $350
    In stock
  • OH02
    Faceted · Heishi · 5.5-10 mm · White
    $300
    In stock
  • OL04
    Faceted · Rondelle · 4 mm · White · 14 inch
    $39
    In stock
  • OL05
    Faceted · Rondelle · 5-8 mm · Yellow and White mix
    $205
    In stock
  • OL06
    Faceted · Rondelle · 6-10 mm · Honey
    $250
    In stock
  • OL07
    Faceted · Rondelle · 7.5-15 mm · White
    $860
    In stock
  • OL08
    Faceted · Rondelle · 7.5-15 mm · Honey
    $860
    In stock
  • OL09
    Faceted · Rondelle · 7.5-15 mm · Brown
    $860
    In stock
  • OO01
    Faceted · Oval · 4x6-8x10 mm · White
    $120
    In stock
  • OR02
    Smooth · Round · 4 mm · Brown
    $135
    In stock
  • OR03
    Faceted · Round · 5.5-6 mm · Yellow & White
    $160
    In stock
  • OR04
    Faceted · Round · 4-5.5 mm · Yellow
    $125
    In stock
  • OR05
    Faceted · Round · 3-5 mm · Yellow
    $90
    In stock
  • OR06
    Faceted · Round · 4-7 mm · Yellow
    $170
    In stock
  • OR07
    Faceted · Round · 5-8 mm · Yellow
    $195
    In stock