Ethiopian Opal is volcanic in nature and found along the lines of where many ancient volcanoes were once active as well as beaches. One of the many different kinds of opal and gem found in the Welo district of Ethiopia, this opal is highly resistant to cracking or damage. Also known as the hydrophane opal Ethiopian Opal is known for it's ablity to absorb water and change from opaque or semi-translucent to translucent or transparent depending on the angle you are viewing it at.
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