Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 26710
A note on the chocolate-brown opal associated with volcanic rocks in Somaliland

A note on the chocolate-brown opal associated with volcanic rocks in Somaliland

Journal Article
Kinnaird, J.A. (2002) A note on the chocolate-brown opal associated with volcanic rocks in Somaliland. Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 28, No.  2, pp. 81–84.
ISBN/ISSN: 221252  |  Sinkankas/Born No.: NIS/NIB  |  RWHL
gems, opal, Somaliland, Somalia, Horn of Africa, chocolate opal
Precious opal from Somaliland comes from the Qabri Bahar area near Jodha close to the border with Ethiopia and Djibouti. The opal occurs as nodules associated with acid volcanic rocks of Miocene age and a range of colours are present; the best precious opal has a chocolate-brown body colour.
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