Ethiopian Opal 5-11mm Nugget Green - 15-16 Inch Smoky Quartz but occasionally gabbro comes in

but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and greens

Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774

Topaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone

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 but occasionally gabbro comes inEthiopian 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.