Opal
Opal is regarded as one of the most beautiful and magical gems.The three most well known types of opal are White Opal, Black Opal and Fire Opal. Opals display all colours in them but with a different background colour. White Opals have a white or light grey background colour, Black Opals have blue, grey, black background colour. Fire is the exception and doesn't always show a dislpay of colour.Many cultures believe Opals to hold special powers and have psychic abilities. While it is also thought to symbolize truth and hope.
Sources- Australia, Brazil, Mexico.
Hardness- 5-6.5 on Mohs scale.
Toughness- Very poor to fair.
Opal is the birthstone for October.
To view our collection of Opaljewellery please visit any of our three stores.