Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch Faceted AA Grade Banded Bloodstone was known in antiquity

Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope

also known as Nacre

Mohs Hardness: 6-6

The most common members of the feldspar group are the plagioclase feldspars and the alkali feldspars

Jasper was also considered a “rain bringer” by Native American cultures

Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch Faceted AA Grade Banded Bloodstone was known in antiquityEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.