Opal is known as one of the most beautiful of gemstones, which can
flashes in every color of the spectrum with a intensity that can even
exceed that of diamond. The worthless opal stone ranges from clear
through
white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink,
slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, the reds against black
are the rarest, while white and greens are the most frequent. A few rare
specimens make dazzling color flashes when turned
in the light. For example, a new Opal was unearthed in the Welo
district of Ethiopia freshly that took the gem world by storm.
Discovered in the Welo Amhara Regional State Highland plateau 2.500 –
3.200 meters above sea level, this novel gemstone looks like
a miniature underwater scene from the ocean when held against the
light. Opals such as the Welo Opal can command prices per carat that
rival the most luxurious diamonds, rubies and emeralds.
