Opals are in a class by themselves. No other Gemstone has such a rich folklore. (They have been considered both the luckiest and the unluckiest gems to own). More than any other Gemstone, each Opal is distinctly individual. As a gem species, Opal is so unique it has its own descriptive vocabulary. Below find a few names for Opal varieties. 

Common Opal, Agate Opal, Andean Opal, Cacholong Opal, Girasol, Honey Opal, Hyalite, Hydrophane, Jasper Opal, Milk Opal, Moss Opal, Pink Opal, Prase Opal, Semiopal, Wax Opal, Wood Opal, Fire Opal, Precious Opal, Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Crystal Opal, Harlequin Opal, Matrix Opal, Water Opal, White Opal

 Opals are also the most delicate gems commonly worn and require special care.

BIT OF INTERESTING OPAL TRIVIA. DID YOU KNOW, THAT IF AN OPAL IS NOT MANAGING TO FIRE OR FLASH EN CABOCHON, THEY WILL THEN FACET THE GEMSTONE TO GET IT FIRE.

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 Gem type:OPAL

                      

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