Ethiopian Opal 1-6mm (Dyed) Orange Graduated Rondelle - 17 Inch China 5x7 mm / 0

5x7 mm / 0

Blood Quartz is a clear to milky-white silicon dioxide mineral

Because of its softness

its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago

in a variety of swirling and linear patterns

Ethiopian Opal 1-6mm (Dyed) Orange Graduated Rondelle - 17 Inch China 5x7 mm / 0Ethiopian 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.