WELO HEXAGONAL HARLEQUIN OPAL~MUSEUM~EXTREMELY RARE~11ct

DESCRIPTION: Brilliant (5/5 brightness)Extremely rare Ethiopian Welo Hexagonal Harlequin opal. Very Large size and museum grade. This is a thick (over 1/4") solid crystal bar of perfectly patterned hexagonal harlequin (a very rare columnar pattern showing hexagonal color units arranged together in an interlocking design) that runs through to both sides. This is the rarest harlequin pattern of them all and it shows the pattern perfectly...crisp and vivid on both sides! The individual segments also show multiple color change which turn it into a proverbial kaleidoscope. All sides of this opal are lined with brilliant vertical color bars that run to the top and bottom. Double sided polish with a 100,000 grit final polish to enhance the beauty of this prize. All the individual hexagonal segments on the top and bottom show neon hot colors that play like a laser light show with the slightest movement of the opal. All colors of the rainbow show equally...super crisp and super vivid in a transparent crystal base of lustrous silky bluish white. This is a one of a kind opal...and as far as we know, the only Welo opal of this caliber found to date. This is a magnificent collectors piece that will hold top billing with any opal in the world. The beauty and rarity of this opal make it an instant investment at this price. Stable,solid, natural,untreated,fracture and occlusion free...Perfect! The clarity of this crystal is an unbelievable IF! It is Internally flawless under 10x magnification which is standard in grading clarity. This is a super rare find in natural opal of this size and pattern. Opals of this pattern and caliber have historically sold for over $100,000. Research and see what a great Investment this opal can be.This is an opal that should one day find its way into a book.

NOTE: This opals color fire can be seen at over 100 feet outside in direct sunlight! Amazing!

WEIGHT: 11.00 ct

SIZE: 22x14x6.5mm (6mm=1/4 inch)

TYPE: Ethiopian Welo Opal

SHAPE: Fancyshape Cabochon

COLOR: Face-Up 5/5 Rainbow Multi-color(all colors!)

BODY CLARITY: Transparent silky luster of rare bluish white base color.

COMMENT: Slight drape on both sides