Opal is an exceptionally phenomenal mineraloid

One of the most expensive gemstones in the world is opal - a mineraloid from the group of silicates, considered an amulet of good luck, which symbolizes faith and trust at the same time. Looking at this fossil, a person gets the impression that it contains all the beauty of nature - fire, rainbow colors and reflections of water. The natives believe that it was on the rainbow that the creator once descended to Earth, and wherever his feet touched the ground, the stones came to life and began to shine beautifully. This is how it should have been built Obuddy.

Everything you wanted to know about Opal

Opal belongs to the group of mineraloids, which, unlike minerals, do not have a crystalline structure. It consists of silicon dioxide and water (3-20%). Looking at the stone, we see that it shimmers with many colors. This phenomenon is caused вмешательство light on regularly spaced submicroscopic silica spheres. Here, one dominant color can be distinguished, on the basis of which the stone can be attributed to a certain group of opals:

• milky (mostly white or slightly gray),
• blue,
• fiery (red dominates),
• peacock (dominant combination of colors: blue, green and purple),
• green,
• golden (with a predominant yellow or orange color),
• pink,
• black.

value opali it mostly depends on their size and color appeal (pink opals are the most expensive). It matters a lot too opalescence. This is an effect caused by the refraction, splitting and reflection of light on tiny spheres of silica within the stone. Due to the presence of these optical phenomena, Opal divided into ordinary and noble. Of course, stones from the latter category are more popular in jewelry. Opals are often chosen as an alternative to other colored gemstones.

Opal Properties

Once Opal added two values. For people who develop spiritually, this stone was supposed to help them on the next stages of the path and serve as a talisman and guide. However, if someone has not undergone a thorough spiritual purification, opal this brought misfortune upon him.

It is now recognized that opal helps stimulate creativity and imagination and brings good dreams. Wearing and touching the stone stimulates mental powers and also awakens the powers of the unconscious mind. In addition, this amulet promotes various types of change processes and maintains emotional and physical balance. Opal jewelry, i.e. those for which this mineraloid has been used are favored love, friendship, loyalty Oraz creativity. Many lovers of amulets also note that opal this allows you to free yourself from restrictions and prohibitions, and in return attracts good luck and promotes prosperity. This stone brings good luck according to the zodiac. car Oraz Capricorns and its counterpart in astrology is the planet Jupiter.

The healing effect of opal

In addition to influencing the spiritual sphere of a person, opal it also has numerous healing properties. He is best known for bringing the will to life. That is why it is recommended for people suffering from depression and melancholy. In addition, it helps to heal eye diseases and restoration of visual acuity. Wearing jewelry with this stone is also recommended for those who have too high cholesterol and low blood pressure. It will also help prevent osteoporosis and unexpected fainting. Used in the treatment of leukemia Opali Ognistich. The elixir of them stimulates the production of white and red blood cells, and also supports tissue regeneration. For this reason, such tinctures are used to treat diseases of the blood and circulatory system.

Opal isn't everything - other gemstones

As part of our jewelry guide, we have basically described all types and varieties of precious stones. Their history, origin and properties can be found in separate articles about individual stones and minerals. Be sure to learn about the specifics and attributed properties of all gemstones:

• Diamond / Diamond
• Ruby
• amethyst
• Aquamarine
• Agate
• ametrine
• Sapphire
• Emerald
• Topaz
• Tsimofan
• Jade
• morganite
• howlite
• Peridot
• Alexandrite
• Heliodor