Mineral: Opal (variety white opal)
Locality: Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta District, Semien Wollo Zone (North Wollo Zone), Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Dimensions: 3,3 x 2,3 x 0,9 cm
Description: Mass: 6 g
MIM number:1829
White opal carved as a drop shaped cabochon of 31.32 ct showing a strong play of color in cells which are reminiscent of the scales of a snake skin
Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence
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