Mineral: Opal
Locality: Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta District, Semien Wollo Zone (North Wollo Zone), Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Dimensions: 2,9 x 1.7 x 0,7 cm

Description: Mass: 4 g MIM number:1827 Opal with a dominant green cast cut as a drop shaped cabochon of 17.63 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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