The Unique World Of Opal Gems
Opal Gemstone
The Unique World Of Opal Gems
A real Opal Stone is a hydrated amorphous form of Silica with a chemical formula (SiO2·nH2O). About its amorphous structure, this stone is classified as a mineraloid. This stone is deposited at very low temperatures and can be found in the fissures of various rocks such as limestone, sandstone, basalt, etc.
The stone has an impeccable appearance and has been used in the ornamental industry for its vivid looks.
Physical Properties of Opal Gemstone
Color- The Opal Stone is available in different colors such as white, red, orange, yellow, brown, pink, blue, black, colorless, etc. The most common amongst these is the white version of the stone.
Luster- The stone has a dull, pearly, waxy, and vitreous luster
Transparency- The stone is found in translucent, semi-transparent, opaque, and sometimes transparent.
Mohs Hardness Scale- The stone has a hardness level of 5-6 which is considered low, so the stone is more of a brittle nature
Origin
The natural Opal Stone is majorly mined in Australia from various sources such as Jundah, Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, Mintabie, Andamooka, Yowah, Koroit, Quilpie, and others.
Other sources of Opal mining include Mexico, Ethiopia, Hungary, Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil, Peru, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and the US ( Nevada, Oregon, California, Arizona, Texas, etc.)
History
The history of the Opal Stone is very old and dates back around 4000 B.C in Ethiopia. Even in Kenya, one of the famous anthropologists, Louis Leakey, had discovered the oldest known opal artifacts. Progressively, the Opal stones were mined just like other gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, etc. Due to the brilliant shine and the beautiful appearance, this stone was extensively used for decorative purposes, however, the natural Opal Stone has also been used for astrological and healing purposes.
Benefits of Wearing Opal Stone
Besides being a great contributor to the ornamental industry, the authentic Opal stone also has many astrological and health benefits such as-
Helps the person in getting rid of various medical disorders related to the digestive system, eyes, cardiovascular system, etc.
The Opal stone helps the person in finding true love and the forever partner of his/her life. The person gets immense love and respect from his/her spouse
By wearing the Opal Stone, the person becomes more creative, innovative, and diligent in his/her work
The Opal Stone balances the troubled marriage of the person and helps in eliminating any kind of trouble or obstacle in the path of the marriage
The osmoregulation and excretory function of the person works perfectly fine after wearing the Opal Stone
The Opal Stone blesses a person with immense wealth and prosperity. The person gets ample job opportunities and promotions
The wearer of the Opal Stone becomes charming and gets rid of any type of personality issue
The wearer of the Opal Stone helps in getting rid of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, etc. The person has no negative thoughts and becomes optimistic
The Opal Stone should be only worn as a certified Opal Stone and bought from only a certified gemstone dealer.