Ethiopian Opal 5-11mm Nugget Green - 15-16 Inch Smoky Quartz “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774

aiding in clearer thought and calming

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Ethiopian Opal 5-11mm Nugget Green - 15-16 Inch Smoky Quartz “Butter” suggests qualities of smoothnessEthiopian 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.