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Ethiopian Opal can occur in transparent, translucent and more opaque material, with body colours ranging from colourless and white through honey, cream and deeper tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Ethiopian Opals are also hydrophane, meaning their porous structure can absorb water. This can temporarily alter a stone's transparency, appearance and play-of-colour before it gradually returns toward its original state as it dries. This natural characteristic is an important part of understanding and caring for hydrophane Ethiopian Opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Priestess Crystals collection of Ethiopian Opal is individually curated for play-of-colour, pattern, body tone, formation and overall character. Depending on the piece, colour may appear as delicate pinfire, broad flashes, shifting patches or intense spectral displays that transform as the Opal is viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Ethiopian Opal piece is individually selected and photographed, allowing you to choose the exact piece shown. Our collection celebrates the natural variations that make Opal so individual, with particular attention to specimens and polished pieces displaying exceptional colour, formation and visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for Ethiopian Opal, Welo Opal, Wollo Opal, natural precious Opal, hydrophane Opal, play-of-colour Opal or collector Opal specimens, explore a collection defined by extraordinary colour, natural formation and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ethiopian-opal-raw-intuitive-pick","title":"Ethiopian Opal Raw Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e~ 1.0cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthiopian or Welo Opals originate from the volcanic plains of the Welo District in Ethiopia. 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