You can see the honeycomb pattern in this Ethiopian opal. © All That Glitters. Used with permission.
Translucent White Play-of-Color Opal Stone Cabochon from Ethiopia
You can see the honeycomb pattern in this Ethiopian opal. © All That Glitters. Used with permission.
Article: Identifying Opal Patterns
Credit: All That Glitters
| Gemstone | Opal Stone |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Play of Color |