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Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Wollo / Shakiso / emerald fields

Major modern source for opal and emerald.

Emerald Opal White Opal Black Opal Fire Opal
Production data

Gem species from this origin

Ethiopian Opal Premium origin
90% of global production
White Opal
46.7% of global production
Opal Premium origin
20% of global production
Crystal Opal
17% of global production
Fire Opal
15.8% of global production
Emerald
12% of global production
Black Opal
10% of global production

Percentages are estimated market-origin shares of global production. Not audited mine statistics.

Geography

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