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Opal stones are truly works of art. It's hard to resist such a vibrant stone that displays a wide range of fancy rainbow-coloured patterns. It's hard to believe how it belongs to the silica mineral family, which includes cristobalite and quartz, and still looks so heavenly. Opals are a stone that has been popular since forever. This October birthstone is never out of style. In fact, it sets the trend.

Opal stones come in a lot of variety, and every stone is one of a kind. Opals are very easy to identify. Not every stone has a white, pearly appearance and is translucent to opaque. Opals are available in so many colors, and each of them is stunning. As you read further, we will see what a truly amazing gem opal is. We are going to see the healing properties of opal, the meaning of opal, the types of opal, the uses of opal, and the care of opal gemstones.


Opal Gemstone Meaning


It is highly believed that the stone’s name is derived from two Latin and ancient Greek words, ‘oplaus’ and ‘opallius’. The meaning of both words is color-changing. Some might also believe that the stone’s name has been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘upala’, meaning jewel.

There are many names by which the stone is referred to: ‘pandora’, ‘light of the world’, ‘queen of gems', and 'seductive stone’. There might be some reason why a stone would receive so many names. It is because the stone is so versatile and actually serves the purposes that gave it this name. The stone symbolizes truth, purity, and hope. It is a stone of amplification and brings the wearer emotional and mental clarity.


Opal Gemstone Appearance


Let’s see what this ‘queen of gems’ actually looks like. The stone looks exactly like a milky white, feathery stone dropped directly from heaven. The stone displays a rainbow of colors and patterns. To see a display of rainbow colors on a white surface looks much more serene than you can imagine. The way it displays the color is even more unique. You take an opal stone in your hands and start rotating it at different angles under the light. It is at that time that it shows its rainbow colors one by one. The stone also comes in a lot of colors, like white, gray, blue, orange, yellow, green, black, brown, pink, and red. On a Mohs hardness scale, the stone is 6.5-7.

In terms of diaphaneity, the stone is translucent to opaque and gives out a waxy luster.


Where can an Opal Gemstone be Found?


Opal is not a rare gemstone. One can find opal in locations like Australia, Mexico, and Brazil. It is believed that the stone was first mined in the Carpathian Mountains. To lay your hands on the finest opal varieties, try going for the one’s from Australia. Australian opals, both white and black, are definitely a must-have. Different locations yield high-quality opals, like Mexican fire opals. It's not like you have to actually go to these places to get your hands on a good-quality opal. No, it's not like that. To get our hands on a real opal stone at the best price, you can try shopping online. There are many wholesale gemstone manufacturers and suppliers that offer natural opal gemstones for sale. At Cabochons for Sale, you have a wide variety of semi-precious gemstones to pick from. You can buy opal gemstones at a very affordable price with us.


Types of Opal Gemstones


Opals are divided into two categories: common opal and precious opal. Just like the name suggests, common opals are the classic white opals. Precious opals are the ones that display some patterns and have rainbow colors. When we talk more about the types of opal gemstones, we are mainly looking at the different colors of opal gemstones. You must believe that the original opal stone is the most beautiful; wait till you see the types.

  • Black opal: This is a highly valued rare stone. The stone is not actually black but is a very dark-toned white opal. The stone is also known as the Australian black opal. The stone is of great importance and value to Lightning Ridge, South Australia.
  • Boulder opal: Commonly found in Queensland, this variety of opal is not a solid gem. The stone is formed when a host piece of rock.
  • White opal: They are also known as light opals and have a classic white color. The color can range from milky white to medium gray. White opals are considered the classic ones.
  • Fire opal: The best fire opals are sourced from Mexico. Hence, it is also known as the Mexican fire opal. The color of a fire opal ranges from yellow to orange-red. They are known to be a little hard to cut. A bluish or golden variety of opal from Mexico is referred to as the Mexican water opal.
  • Hyalite opal: Also known as muller glass, it is a glass-like, transparent variety of opal. This variety is most commonly found in Mexico and Oregon. When it comes from Mexico, it is also known as a water opal.
  • Matrix opal: The stone mainly comes from two sources: Queensland in Australia and Andamooka in South Africa.
  • Peruvian opal: a beautiful variety of opal that comes in alluring pastel shades of green, pink, and blue. The stone is procured from the Peruvian region of South America. Since it does not involve any colorful display, it is considered under the ‘common opal’ category.
  • Hydrophane opal: Just by the name, you can understand that this variety of opal is a high-porosity one and can absorb water. When you place a hydrophane opal in water, the stone feels like it has immediately dissolved and its colors are suppressed.
  • Jelly opal: When booking at a jelly opal, you’ll feel like there are water or jelly-like inclusions inside the tone. This stone is also known as water opal. The stone is commonly found in Mexico and Ethiopia.
  • Honey opal: It is a yellow-toned common opal variety. The stone has a transparent, glassy appearance.


These were some of the most interesting and famous varieties of opal.


History of Opal


It might shock you, but opal was initially not considered a good luck stone or a stone that would bring peace, protection, and harmony. It was considered a stone of evil. An incident from the old days made everyone believe that the stone was connected to evil. Back in the day, in a novel by Sir Walter Scott, a lady named Hermione was believed to be possessed. When a drop of holy water was dropped on her, it accidentally fell on her opal necklace and destroyed its color. Since then, the price of opal has dropped, and people have started refusing to use it. There was no use of opal rings, opal earrings, or any kind of opal jewelry.

Years later, when a variety of black opal was found in Australia, people started regaining trust, and the demand went up. Since then, Australia has been the major producer of white and black opals.


Opal Gemstone Healing Properties


"With great beauty comes great power," and opal is a gemstone that justifies the statement. Opal is known to hold properties that can benefit our physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Let’s take a look at some of the opal gemstone’s benefits.


Physical Healing Properties


  • It is known to strengthen your immune system.

  • It helps bring down your fever.

  • Helps in treating chronic fatigue or illness.

  • Eases the pain and discomfort during PMS.

  • It keeps your eyes healthy and your skin young.


Emotional Healing Properties


  • Also known as the hope stone

  • It is very supportive of your emotional and mental health.

  • It keeps you happy and optimistic.

  • Keeps the flow of creative thoughts regular.

  • Increases self-confidence


Metaphysical Healing Properties


  • Balance all your chakras.

  • Keeps you protected from negative energy.

  • Develops your psychic abilities

  • Keep your head cool at all times.


Care Guide for Opal Gemstones


It is important to take care of your precious and semi-precious stones in order for them to last longer. Every stone deserves a basic level of care and maintenance. In the case of opal, you can try some very simple methods to maintain it. To clean the stone, you can use a very mild soap and some lukewarm water. Do not use any harsh chemical cleansers to clean the stone. Harsh cleaners might damage the stone's appearance. Opal is a comparatively soft stone. After rinsing the stone, use a soft cloth to wipe it dry.

Since the stone comes with cerian healing properties, it is important to also charge the stone from time to time. You can charge the stone by simply running the stone under water. Keeping your stone under the moonlight is another way of charging the stone naturally. Do not leave the stone in the sun for long hours. Opal is a water stone, and leaving it in the sun would not be a great idea. Sunlight might dry up the stone and crack it.