Opal

Opal is a kaleidoscopic gem like a firework in the sky reflecting different hues.

ABOUT OPAL

Opal derived its name from Sanskrit, meaning “stone”. The most spectacular feature of this gemstone is a special optical phenomena known as opalescence, which means this gemstone reflects different colours of rainbow on its surface. And the hues changes with the change of movement of the stone. This happens because of refraction and reflection of light. In medieval times, writers compared opals with volcanos, fireworks, and galaxies, and people used to symbolize this gem with love and hope. As some it’s varieties are rare in nature, opal’s pricing competes at par with big 3 gemstones - emerald, ruby, and sapphire.

ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE

In ancient times, opal was considered as captivating and a mysterious gem, which was worn for high luxury, virtue, and great luck. It was believed that opal had the magical power to heal sore eyes by keeping the gem on the eyes. As it display different colours, it possess virtues of the gemstones whose colour it reflects, namely passion of the ruby, finances of sapphire, health of an emerald, and prosperity of a yellow sapphire. Opal is a birthstone of people born in October.

FACTS

Species: Opal

Composition: SiO2, nH2O; Hydrous Silicon Dioxide

Crystalsystem: Amorphous

Colour: All

Refractiveindex: 1.37 - 1.52

Specificgravity: 1.98 - 2.50

Fluorescence: White, Bluish, Brownish, Greenish

Dispersion: 0

01. Royale Blue Colour

Deep vivid royal blue sapphires is the first choice amongst gem connoisseur. It has set the standard amongst all other blue coloured gemstones.

02. Money

As per astrology, blue sapphire is associated with financial gains and weath creation. In China, the wealth corner of a house which is known as Xun, is associated with blue sapphire.