Opal is a white colored Stone of the silicate mineral family recognized for its wonderful ‘play of colors’. Being hydrated from the family of Silica, the water content of this gemstone can vary from 3% to 21% which normally ranges between 6% to 10% by weight. Its amorphous character terms this wonderful gemstone as a mineraloid. The mesmerizing beauty of this beautiful stone attracts every eye and has gathered a lot of fan following over the past. The play of all the visible colors also known as the Opalescence of the spectrum makes it unique. Opals are of many types, some of the most common ones are the Natural Opal, Black/Dark Opal/ White/Light Opal, Matrix Opal, and Fire-Opal. The colors inside this splendid gemstone change with the slightest movement or change in the viewing angle. Australia rules the world in the mining and production of this Opal gemstone and is the most expensive Opal available.
Opal Chemical Formula | SiO2·nH2O (Hydrated silica) |
Opal Hardness | 5.5 - 6 (Mohs Scale) |
Opal Refractive Gravity | 2.15+0.08 −0.90 |
Opal Refractive Index | 1.37 – 1.47 |
Opal Diaphaneity | Opaque, Translucent and Transparent |
Opal is composed of tiny silica spheres. There are different types of Opal stone. Below mentioned are some of the most common types of opals available:
However, there are many other types of Opals available. Some of which could be Green opal, Mexican Fire Opal and others. Get in touch with our experts and find out which type is suitable for you.
The sensuous gemstone Opal is ruled by the planet Venus which is the planet of love and beauty. The magnificent and magical powers possessed by this gemstone come from the miraculous heavenly body Venus. People born in the month of October can wear this as their birthstone. Opal means Upal in Hindi and Opala in Sanskrit and is worn to counteract the malefic effects of weak Venus in the native’s birth chart and bring financial prosperity, physical well-being, and good social status for the wearer. Indian astrology assigns Opal Stone for Tula (Libra) and Vrishabha (Taurus) Rashi. Western astrology also recommends an Opal stone for the October Birthstone of the Libra sign. Opal gemstones can also be worn by the ascendants of Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini & Virgo.
Opal is worldwide recognized for its astrological properties and aesthetic charm. For those who believe in the metaphysical properties of Opal is like a blessing wrapped in the beauty that helps the wearer to cope up with the tough situations of life. With vested powers of the planet Venus, an Opal Stone possesses mystical powers to heal and benefit its wearer in astonishing ways. The powers of this gemstone not only heal the ailments of the body but enhance the spiritual powers of a person. This gemstone is known to open the spiritual third eye of the wearer. Opal stone benefits are mentioned below:
Opal is a rare and highly popular gemstone. The best quality Opal gemstone comes from a reputed origin and displays balance in color saturation & consistency with minimal contamination. The international gemstone market uses globally accepted standards to assess the quality of Opal which can help customers understand how much Opal is worth. Origin plays a crucial part in determining the value of Opal. Followed by Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight are the essential 4Cs that determine the quality of Kalimaya Stone. The best quality Opal stone comes from a reputed origin and exhibits bright color with a smooth, spotless, lustrous surface. The quality of an Opal depends on numerous factors such as its origin, color, the brightness of fire, fire pattern, clarity, and transparency level.
Opal stone price depends on the origin, color, clarity, play-of-color, shape, and carat weight of the gemstone. Due to the popularity of Opal stone in the Indian and international markets, Opal cost is also affected by the supply and demand cycle. Based on the mentioned quality combination the price of Australian Opal can start from INR 2,000 ($25.04) per carat to INR 10,000 ($125.19) per carat based on the sizes. White Opal stone price starts from INR 250 ($3.14) per carat. Ethiopian Opal stone price can start from INR 1,000 ($12.52) and can go up to INR 4,000 ($50.08). Peru Opals can start from INR 1,000 ($12.52) and can go up to INR 3,000 ($37.56). Black Opal starts from INR 500 ($6.28) - INR 5000 ($62.79) per carat. Orange Fire Opal orange colored from Mexico starts from INR 500 ($6.28) - INR 5000 ($62.79) per carat. Pink Opal is relatively cheaper and starts from INR 200 ($2.51) - INR 400 ($5.01) per carat. Blue Opal starts from INR 100 ($1.26) per carat. To get in-depth details of the price, connect with our gem experts.
One can purchase natural and authentic Opal gemstones from trusted sources. GemPundit provides 100% Original, authentic, unheated, and untreated Opal for both astrological and jewelry purposes. Shop original Opal online with a Free Gem Certificate. Also, find out the best price of Opal only at GemPundit.
The quality of Opal gemstone can be determined based on certain factors. For a buyer, it is surely not an easy task to differentiate between a real Opal and a lab-created Opal stone. Natural, unheated Opal is usually more valuable (depending on other factors) than heated or chemically altered stones. Earrings customized with Lab-created Opals are often sold at cheaper prices but are neither worthy nor astrologically significant.
We at GemPundit have curated some of the key points that help the buyer to identify lab-created or Original Opal stones. Firstly, one must understand that treatment is any human-controlled process, beyond cutting and polishing that is commonly done to improve the appearance, durability, or value of the gemstone. Generally, gemstones undergo some kind of treatment or enhancement so one has to consider this as well. Enhancement and treatments not only add a new luster and shine to the gemstone but also keep it new forever.
Common treatments used for Opals are impregnation with oil, wax or plastic and also by surface modifications called sugar and smoke treatment. However, buyers need to understand that Markets are full of cheap sugar-smoke-treated and fracture-filled opals. Therefore, it is important to choose a trusted local dealer or online store to buy opal stone online at the best prices. Buyers should always ask for a report from a reputed Gemological Laboratory or a certificate that proves that the Opal stone is authentic. To identify the authenticity of the Opal, the customer can cross-check the report number on the Gem Lab certificate from the Gem Lab website or the company lab. If both the report numbers are alike, then it is an authentic Opal certification.
We provide a Gem Lab Certification for every gemstone we sell. This allows a buyer to confirm that the stone is real by cross-checking the certificate details directly from the Gem Laboratory. Go through our Gemstone Buying Guide to learn more about gemstones and what things should be kept in mind while buy opal gemstone.
Apart from being a mighty astrological tool, Opal is also celebrated as an elegant jewelry gemstone. People in ancient India wore this gemstone as a part of luxury as well as a lucky talisman. The breathtaking shine and its wonderful play of colors make it one of the most desired gemstones for jewelry making. It is available in varied and exciting options such as Opal Rings, Opal Pendants, and even Opal bracelets. These ornaments also make for powerful astrological jewelry and are worn by millions of people around the world. Australian Opal looks astonishingly gorgeous because of its rarity and quality hence making it a great fit for customizing gemstone jewelry.
At GemPundit, you will find an exclusive collection of the most stunning Opal jewelry. GemPundit’s exclusive Opal jewelry collection includes a ring, pendant, engagement rings, earrings, and bracelet. GemPundit provides customization service to our valuable customers where our team of CAD experts designs the Opal jewelry including the necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet, band, etc. as per the needs of the customer. Customization of Opal jewelry for men and women is available in the Custom Jewelry Section.
Check out Opal collections that can be customized at GemPundit:
Opal has a hardness of 5 to 6.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale and therefore, it should be handled with extreme care. Ultrasonic and high heat should be avoided in the case of Opal stone. Prevent any scratches on the surface of the gemstone by keeping it away from any sharp object. Normal cleaning is recommended, clean the Opal gemstone using mild soap and water, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Avoid soaking it in a soapy dish rather clean it with a professional polishing cloth only. Apart from cautious cleaning, careful storage is also very important for Opal stone. It should be kept separately from other stones to avoid any scratches caused by close contact between different jewelry items.
The best quality opal gemstone with strong fire pattern, and brightness or a combination of carat, cut, clarity may cost you around INR 270 ($ 3.26) per carat to as high as INR 1,84,000 ($ 2224.48) per carat. Also, note that in India, gemstones are sold as per ratti and 1 Ratti=0.91 carats.
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