Ethiopian Opal 4-9mm Heart Black - 15-16 InchEthiopian 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.

but truly unique

as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions

gray and white and its swirling

and crystal formations on the collars are natural and unenhanced in any way

African Jade is a complex Calcium Aluminum Silicate and is a Nephrite Jade

Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white

control and orderliness

Hematite is black to steel-gray or silver-gray

ranges in color from blue-green to green

caused by impurities

Azurite is a Copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine