Villagers in Ethiopia uncover rare black opal nearly 10,000 ft high, reshaping the global gem market with vibrant stones.

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The villagers in Wollo, Ethiopia, made the discovery almost 9,800 feet above sea level. Their tunnels follow a single opal ...