Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch Faceted AA Grade Banded also known as Nacre

also known as Nacre

or black and can be distributed randomly or in bundles or star-like formations

Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope

however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal

Mohs Hardness: 6-6

Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch Faceted AA Grade Banded also known as NacreEthiopian 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.