{"product_id":"opal-crystal-specimen-etiopia-c","title":"Raw Opal Crystal Specimen - Ethiopia - C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw Opal Crystal Specimen - Ethiopia - C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Ethiopian opal specimen from Ethiopia. Look for the play of colour and soft glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal is hydrated silica: tiny spheres of silica stacked in a regular pattern diffract light, creating flashes of colour known as play-of-colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost Ethiopian opal comes from the Wollo (Welo) region and is hydrophane, meaning it can absorb water and temporarily turn clear or lose its colour play until it dries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt sits at Mohs 5.5–6.5; keep it away from water, oils and sudden temperature changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal takes its name from the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone, and is traditionally associated with creativity and inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional associations: in crystal tradition, linked with the Crown chakra and Libra and Cancer (shared as folklore, not as a claim of any effect)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Ethiopian opal, specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mineral collection piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet or shelf display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift for a rock or mineral collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural specimens may have small knocks or marks from mining and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Send us a message — we'll get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Glade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60289626177920,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0636\/7616\/files\/IMG_0143.jpg?v=1793486286","url":"https:\/\/crystalglade.com\/products\/opal-crystal-specimen-etiopia-c","provider":"Crystal Glade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}