Weight : 47.40 ct Dimensions : 33 x 25.6 x 14 mm

Natural Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo Fire Opal – 47.40 ct – Rough AA Quality – Unique Piece

Extraordinary rough specimen of Ethiopian Fire Opal of 47.40 ct , coming from the Welo area, it is a Hydrophane Opal characterised by exceptional dimensions and a warm amber-orange body colour .

The gemstone features an intense play of color across much of its surface , with vivid green, yellow, orange, and red highlights visible from various angles. The vibrant hues clearly emerge from the translucent body and give the piece a particularly luminous and evocative appearance.

Weighing a massive 47.40 carats and measuring up to 14 mm thick , this opal offers interesting potential for lapidary work. Depending on the piece's analysis and the cutting direction chosen, it could be used to create one large gemstone or several smaller cabochons. The final yield and stability of individual areas must be carefully evaluated during processing.

This is the exact piece pictured in the photographs.

What is a Fire Opal?

The term Fire Opal identifies a transparent or translucent opal characterized by a body color ranging from yellow, orange, red, and brown. It may or may not exhibit play-of-color; when play-of-color is present, as in this specimen, it is also classified as Noble Opal.

Details

Weight: 47.40 ct
Dimensions: 33 x 25.6 x 14 mm
Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
Treatment: None (100% natural)
Condition: Good (there is a thin internal fracture), quality crystal mass

Natural Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo Fire Opal – 47.40 ct – Rough AA Quality

Name: Natural Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo Fire Opal – 47.40 ct – Rough AA Quality
Brand: Ancient Earth Stones Corner
SKU: OPLRWET16

SKU: OPLRWET16

€69.90

Quantity

Only 1 left in stock

It is a natural hydrophane opal, characterized by a microporous structure capable of temporarily absorbing water and other liquids. Once completely dry, it gradually returns to its original appearance and requires no treatment.

To preserve its stability, transparency, and play of colors over time, it is important to avoid wetting or immersing it in water, not using detergents, solvents, oils, perfumes, or other chemicals, and to protect it from strong temperature changes, heat sources, and excessively rapid drying.

Dry hydrophane opals, when stored and handled properly, are highly prized for cutting and jewelry. Compared to some non-hydrophane Ethiopian opals, which can be more sensitive or unstable, they generally offer good reliability, although they still require the usual care reserved for any natural opal.

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🔒 Authenticity Guaranteed - These are real photos of the exact specimen for sale. Every piece is unique: what you see is exactly what you will receive, hand-selected by Angolo Vetusto Earth Stones.

🔍 Note - All photographs are taken under LED lighting with professional lenses to highlight colors, details, and any natural imperfections of gemstones and minerals, which are part of their authenticity.

When viewed with the naked eye, inclusions, streaks, or small flaws may appear much less visible.
The actual color may vary slightly from what is shown in the photos, depending on the brightness and color-temperature settings of the device used for viewing.