Opal 蛋白石

xyzphoto 宝玉石介绍 Gemstone Introduction

Deposit sites: Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Tanzania, Poland, U.S.A. Czechoslovakia, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan and Indonesia.

Variety/Species: Quartz

Hardness: 5 ~ 6.5

Zodiacal sign:Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, Libra

Color scheme:Virtually any bodycolor. Milky white to yellowish white with rainbow colored tints.

Gemstone of the month: October, 14th Wedding Anniversary

Known for its opalescence, the opal (Latin “Upules,” Sanskrit “Upala,” precious stone, Greek “Op llios,” change of color) with its sparkling rainbow-like colors is a most beautiful and desirable gemstone, symbolizing loyalty, love and hope.

Sensitive to knocks, pressure, acids, and alkaline, the opal is best treated gently and stored in moist cotton.