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Characteristics of Ethiopian Opal

Ethiopian opal grows in large volcanic deposits high up in the hills. What makes this variety so appealing is its stunning play of color, one of the most desirable attributes of opal. The most notable variance of Ethiopian opal is that it is hydrophane, which means that when the opal is immersed into water, its colours, transparency, light and even size alters. No two stones will be exactly the same. In fact, two opals mined from the same exact excavation can look like they came from different parts of the world. That's the beautiful mystery and retailer intrigue of opal: you'll find no two stones alike. Still, there are notable differences between Australian opal and Ethiopian opal. Opalauctions.com

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