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Opal

Commonly Found- Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Nevada

Common Colors- All colors, often with many colors in a single stone

Hardness- 4 - 6.5 depending on inclusions

Special Care- Opal is a soft stone and should be treated with care. The highest

quality of opals can easily be worth far more than a diamond.

Not a stone for everyday wear in rings. All opals contain some quantity of water

(up to 30%) and should be protected from heat sources. Opal is sensitive to

chemicals. When storing opals they should be stored with a cotton ball or

piece of cloth that has been dampened with water or a bit of mineral oil.

Mystical Healing Properties- Opal is thought to have many abilities, the strongest

of which is to increase mental abilities in the wearer. For those suffering from

mental problems opal is believed to balance both sides of the brain and bring

harmony. There are many rumors of opal being bad luck if worn by those for whom

it is not their birthstone however this has no basis. Bad luck has never historically,

scientifically, or mythically been linked to opals. In the middle ages of Europe blond

women (the ones who could afford them) wore opals to prevent their hair from

changing color as they grew old.

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