Ethiopian Opal 4-9mm Heart Black - 15-16 Inch FEATURE-04072022 as Obsidian can be formed

as Obsidian can be formed into a blade many times sharper than steel surgical blades

Rhodochrosite has a pearly luster and often displays banded patterning

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms

pink and golden mottling and spots within the primarily black stone

Ethiopian Opal 4-9mm Heart Black - 15-16 Inch FEATURE-04072022 as Obsidian can be formedEthiopian 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.