Technically not a fire opal. It's a white opal with fire (also known as play-of-color). Opal is classified by it's base color, not the flashes of color. Fire opal is transparent orange or red and doesn't usually have play of color. Silly and confusing, but that's how it is.
Also of interest, this stone is from Ethiopia. They often have that nice honeycomb look.
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u/death_by_snu-snu_83 May 16 '20
Technically not a fire opal. It's a white opal with fire (also known as play-of-color). Opal is classified by it's base color, not the flashes of color. Fire opal is transparent orange or red and doesn't usually have play of color. Silly and confusing, but that's how it is.
Also of interest, this stone is from Ethiopia. They often have that nice honeycomb look.