OPAL ETHIOPIA
your reliable supplier of the highest quality Wello Opals
your reliable supplier of the highest quality Wello Opals
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Wello Opal
Discovered three in 2008 gem crystal and hydrophane opal from Wello Ethiopia has come to light in the opal market. Under the directive of the Ethiopian Ministry of Mining and Energy, this Opal can only be mined by the local farmers. These farmers are currently being transformed into small mining cooperatives and being trained on mining safety, polishing, and market assistance.
This opal is found in Wello province Delanta region, around 2700 ft above sea level and 520 km North West of the capital city Addis Ababa. Wello opal is found in volcanic rock, possibly a rhyolite deposits and is described by the Gemology institute of America [GIA], as ‘similar in appearance to opals from Australia or Brazil’. A hydrophane nature is present in more or less degree in most of the material. Most wello Opal goes clear when hydrated but returns to its original state when dry varying from hours to days and sometimes weeks, depending on the humidity.
It’s a stable material very suitable for faceting. All our clients have faceted this material without any problem at all. The market demand for this unique Opal is growing by the day from the US to Europe and Asia. At Opal Ethiopia, we strive to stock the best quality of this Opal and ship it to clients all over the world. What sets us apart from the competition is we know how to select the best quality, we can deliver in the shortest time possible and most of all we are reliable and reasonably priced.
Thank you for visiting Opalethiopia.com. Contact Us for the best Wello Opals direct from the mining area. We have the capacity to deliver any quantity, any size, anywhere, anytime directly from the mining area.
Discovered three in 2008 gem crystal and hydrophane opal from Wello Ethiopia has come to light in the opal market. Under the directive of the Ethiopian Ministry of Mining and Energy, this Opal can only be mined by the local farmers. These farmers are currently being transformed into small mining cooperatives and being trained on mining safety, polishing, and market assistance.
This opal is found in Wello province Delanta region, around 2700 ft above sea level and 520 km North West of the capital city Addis Ababa. Wello opal is found in volcanic rock, possibly a rhyolite deposits and is described by the Gemology institute of America [GIA], as ‘similar in appearance to opals from Australia or Brazil’. A hydrophane nature is present in more or less degree in most of the material. Most wello Opal goes clear when hydrated but returns to its original state when dry varying from hours to days and sometimes weeks, depending on the humidity.
It’s a stable material very suitable for faceting. All our clients have faceted this material without any problem at all. The market demand for this unique Opal is growing by the day from the US to Europe and Asia. At Opal Ethiopia, we strive to stock the best quality of this Opal and ship it to clients all over the world. What sets us apart from the competition is we know how to select the best quality, we can deliver in the shortest time possible and most of all we are reliable and reasonably priced.
Thank you for visiting Opalethiopia.com. Contact Us for the best Wello Opals direct from the mining area. We have the capacity to deliver any quantity, any size, anywhere, anytime directly from the mining area.
