Origin of opal
For a long time it remained a mystery how the opal, stunning with its beauty, was formed. But over time, scientists discovered that the jewel is nothing more than a petrified tree. It is formed deep beneath the earth, in lavas, emptied after the volcanic eruption, from a special kind of helium. Stone deposits can be found in the following countries:
- Czechoslovakia;
- Hungary;
- USA;
- South Australia.
Far Australia is the leader among jewelery suppliers. Enough rare species of opal are extracted in this country.
Varieties and colors
These unique minerals are divided into two groups: noble and ordinary. Trying to figure out what the stone opal looks like, one can understand that it has an incredibly large number of shades. To group of ordinary it is possible to carry:
- banded opal-agate and opal-onyx;
- hyalite;
- apple green stone;
- porous turbid hydrophane;
- yellow-brown with a waxy drop;
- A pink mineral that is often confused with a moonstone.
A great variety can boast of a group of noble stones. To it carry: a royal opal, a cat's eye, fiery gems and many others.
Stone opal: that will tell a photo
White mineral is considered the most affordable and popular.
Blue Australian opal is one of the rarest and most exquisite stones. They often decorate expensive jewelry.
Magical properties of opal
When choosing opal, one should be especially attentive to its colors. It is believed that black can harm a person, tempt him to do bad things, will force himself to succumb to weaknesses. In this case, the mages used a black gem to enhance their magical abilities, intuition. White stone, on the other hand, will help spiritually to enrich itself, will present inner peace and harmony with oneself. Properties of opal stone will help talented people find their muse and draw boundless inspiration.
Zodiac signs
Remember that the magical properties of opal will only work if you sincerely believe in them.