1.65ct ETW Earth-Mined White Honeycomb Opal – Oval Cabochon

1.65ct ETW Earth-Mined White Honeycomb Opal – Oval Cabochon

Discover the captivating beauty of this 1.65-carat earth-mined white honeycomb opal from Ethiopia. Featuring a fascinating honeycomb pattern and vibrant rainbow play-of-color, this oval cabochon offers an enchanting display of natural optical beauty.

Specifications:

Gemstone: White Honeycomb Precious Opal
Carat Weight: 1.65ct ETW
Cut: Oval Cabochon, Polished Both Sides
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.7 mm
Clarity: Slightly Included
Optical Phenomenon: Rainbow Play-of-Color, Honeycomb Pattern
Origin: Ethiopia
Condition: New

Earth-mined Ethiopian white honeycomb opal weighing 1.65ct ETW, featuring an oval cabochon, slightly included clarity, and beautiful multicolored play-of-color.

This remarkable opal displays a distinctive honeycomb pattern accompanied by flashes of red, orange, green, yellow, violet, and blue. The combination of its light body color and colorful optical effects creates a fascinating appearance that changes with viewing angle and illumination.

Honeycomb opal is especially admired for its cellular pattern of play-of-color, resembling the geometric structure of a honeycomb. This captivating optical effect results from the interaction of light with the microscopic structure of precious opal, creating brilliant spectral colors.

Ethiopia is internationally recognized for producing remarkable precious opals, including specimens with vivid rainbow flashes and unusual play-of-color patterns. Ethiopian opals are particularly popular among collectors seeking distinctive optical phenomena.

At 1.65 carats and measuring 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.7 mm, this opal offers attractive proportions for a custom pendant or collectible gemstone display. Its polished oval cabochon shape beautifully showcases the honeycomb pattern and shifting colors.

Opal has a Mohs hardness of approximately 5.5 to 6.5 and requires gentle handling. Ethiopian opals may be hydrophane, meaning they can absorb liquids. Avoid prolonged water exposure, oils, chemicals, and sudden temperature changes to help preserve the gemstone's appearance.

This individual Ethiopian honeycomb opal combines fascinating natural patterning, colorful rainbow flashes, and classic oval cabochon styling in a memorable loose gemstone.

(Stock Code: ABMM)

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