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White Opal

White Opal is a white-colored, semi-precious gemstone of the Silicate mineral family. It usually exhibits a unique kaleidoscopic play of color. In vedic astrology, this gemstone is regarded as a good substitute of the precious diamond. It is also worn as October birthstone in the western world.

Who Should Wear White Opal Stone?

According to the ancient Vedic astrology, White Opal meaning Upal in Hindi and Opala in Sanskrit, is considered as the astrological gemstone of planet Venus. This gemstone is recommended to the individual facing difficulties in life due to the presence of weak Venus in the horoscope. Astrologers believe that wearing a White Opal rashi ratan helps the person in gaining financial prosperity, physical well-being and good social status.

Indian astrology prescribes White Opal ratan for Tula (Libra) and Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
Western astrology recommends Opal birthstone for Libra sign.
Ascendant of Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini & Virgo can also wear an Opal gem.

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How to wear White Opal Gemstone?

Carat Weight	Minimum 1/10th of the wearer’s body weight. For e.g. – A person weighing 60 kgs can wear 6-carat Opal ratna.
Color	For best astrological results, a natural white opal with intense, evenly distributed play of color is highly recommended.
Metal	Silver works fine. In exceptional cases, platinum, gold and panchdhaatu can also be used.
Finger	Ring finger of the working hand.
Day & Time	Friday, early morning between 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. during Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon).
Mantra & Chanting Times	Om Shum Shukraya Namaha,ॐ शुं शुक्राय नमः \| (108 Times)

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Planet:Venus

Vedic Rashi: Libra & Taurus

Western Sun Sign:Libra

Suitable Ascendants:Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini & Virgo

White Opal Benefits

White opal gemstone has gained enormous popularity since some well-known politicians (Prakash Singh Badal) and celebrities (Aishwarya Rai) sported Opal rings and even gained its benefits in their career and life. Astrologers recommend this gemstone as a highly effective substitute of diamond gemstone. This stone is also revered by the great writer Willian Shakespeare. He called Opals a ‘Miracle’ and the ‘Queen of Gems’. Here are some important benefits of wearing white opal stone.

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Inspires Creativity & Imagination Power
– Astrologers consider White Opal highly beneficial for professionals involved in creative and artistic ventures. It is believed that wearing a White Opal gemstone benefits the individual by stimulating their creative ability and nurturing new ideas and thoughts. Its warm energies relax the mind, refine the thinking process and thereby, improve the wearer’s work efficiency.

Bestows Financial Success
– Vedic astrology connects Upal ratna or White Opal with planet Venus – the significator of Wealth and Luxurious. It is said that white opal stone benefits the wearer by channelizing better income sources and financial opportunities.

Cures Liver, Endocrine & Urinary disorders
– Ancient people have deep faith in opal gemstones for curing ailments like hormonal imbalance, kidney infection or any psychological disorder. This gemstone is also considered beneficial in gaining good reproductive health.

Brings Love & Concord in Marital Life
– Being associated with innocence and purity in astrology, the White Opal stone is considered beneficial in calming a restless mind. Astrologers often associate this gemstone with a happy married life and stable relationship. Thus, bringing improvement in existing relationships is another important benefit of white opal gemstones. It is also said that wearing an Opal Ring promotes emotional stability and alleviates stress.

White Opal Stone Benefits

Improves Creative Abilities

Promotes Financial Growth

Revitalises Health

Bestows Matrimonial Harmony

Quality

White Opal gemstone bears a unique duo of elegant white hue and subtle sparkle. Due to its impeccable beauty, this astrological gemstone has secured an important place in the jewelry segment as well. Now, whether buying White Opal for jewelry or for astrological reasons, it is important to check the gem’s Origin, Color, Intensity of Play of Color, Clarity, and Cut the best value for money by buying the best quality White Opal gemstone.

Origin
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Opal mines in Southern Australia (Coober Pedy Opal mines, Mintabie Opal mine and Andamooka mine) is the biggest supplier (approx. 90%) of the world’s finest quality white opals. Ethiopian white opal is relatively a younger variety but still has managed to gain a good popularity. They usually have light body hue (light opal stone) combined with a vivid play of color. Brazilian white Opals are also admired for their white semi-translucent appearance and thick color patterns.

Australian White Opal Ethiopian White Opal

Color

– White Opal color is defined by its background hue and the play of color on the surface. It comes in a pale cream to bright (semi-translucent or opaque) milky white body color (called Milk Opals), sometimes accompanied with a bluish sheen. Some highly transparent or colorless opal are also present and are categorised as ‘Crystal Opal’. A bright White Opal displays the fire patterns more beautifully hence it is considered best for jewelry as well astrological uses.

Milk Opal Plain Solid White Opal White Opal with Fire

Play of Color
– The fire or the play of color in white opal can show any color combination under the rainbow. Sometime, it may have a dominant shade of green, red or blue. The intensity, distribution and the combination of color present in the fire, defines the quality of an opal gemstone. A white opal with evenly distributed, intense, colourful fire is highly sought-after. White Opal without any fire are called ‘Common Opal’ and are categorised as slightly lower quality gems.

Common Opal (Plain Opal without Fire) Precious Opal (White Opal with Fire)

Cut
– The raw white opal is generally polished and shaped as round or oval cabochons (non-faceted gems with one concave dome). White Opal cabochon with a perfect dome displays the best play of color from most viewing angles. Stone containing too flat or too high domes should be avoided as they appear less beautiful and more vulnerable to damage during jewelry making process.

Oval Shape White Opal Pear Shape White Opal Round Shape White

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Clarity
– Precious White Opals are translucent to opaque in nature. The clarity is judged by the level of transparency and quantity of flaws. In opaque pieces, a smooth, well-polished, spotless white opal is considered good for purchase. However, in semi-translucent or slight milky opal stone, transparency and internal inclusions play an equally important role. The presence of internal flaws like a matrix, a network of cracks, pits, fractures and blemishes usually affect the quality and astrological value of the opal gemstone.

White Opal with Spots Light Opal Crystal Spot with Cracks Eye-clean White Opal

White Opal Stone Price

White Opal appears like a simple white gemstone but holds a colourful secret inside. Therefore, its price in the market is evaluated differently than other gemstones. Apart from its Origin, Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight, the white opal value also depends on the Intensity, Number of color, Distribution and Pattern of the color flashes present beneath its surface. To buy best quality white opal online at fair prices, it is important to learn the basics of these factors.

Generally, a plain White Opal price in India starts from Rs 150 per carat ($4 approx.) to Rs 300 per carat ($6 approx.) plus. But if the play of color is present, the white opal stone price in India can be sold at Rs 800 per carat ($12 approx.) to Rs 2,400 per carat ($60 approx.) and even above.

Buyer Beware: Gemstone Weights in India are often expressed in Ratti. This system can be used to dupe customers who are not knowledgeable on how the conversion works. Read our guide to Understanding Gemstone Weights: Carats vs Ratti, and Don’t Get Fooled by Gemstone Prices in Ratti, instead of Carats!

Origin
– White Opal from Australia displays the best play of color, hence, demands the highest value. Other varieties like Ethiopian white opal and Brazilian white opal are comparatively more economical.
Body Color
– Opal with pure white body color is highly sought-after for astrological purposes. However, the intensity of play of color sometimes overrules the body hue. The value of certain translucent pieces with an excellent play of color can exceed the price of white opal with faint fire.
Play of Color
– White opal is of two types - Common opal (White Opal without Fire) and precious White Rainbow Opal (White Opal with Fire). Plain milky opal with no play of color is usually available at cheaper prices. The cost of white opal with fire depends upon the intensity, coverage and number of color present in the fire. A bright white opal with intense, evenly spread, rainbow-like fire demands the highest premium.
Intensity

– White Opals with strong, vivid and brilliant color flashes draw a higher amount. The presence of dull and faint fire usually creates a reduction in the white Opal value per carat.

Opal with Dim Fire Fiery White Opal

Number of hues
– The more no. of color visible, the more valuable the opal. But some stones have single or two dominant hues in the play of color. White Opals containing red flashes are rare and expensive. Stones with blue and green flashes are more common and are available at reasonable prices.

White Opal with Blue fire White Opal with Green Fire White Opal with Rainbow Fire White Opal with Yellow Fire

Coverage (Overall Distribution)
– The area of surface displaying the play of color also determines the white opal cost. Some gems contain dead spots or white potches (a portion that lacks fire completely) which often decreases the Opal’s natural beauty and price.

White Opal with Evenly Spread Play of Color White Opal with Dead Spots

Fire pattern
– White Opals containing closely set broad, ribbon-like color patches (also called Harlequin Opal) are rare and highly valuable. Pinfire pattern (small patches or dots) are relatively more common and are not very expensive.

Pinfire Pattern Harlequin Opal

Clarity
– The presence of imperfections inside the white opal crystal often reduces its market value. Eye clean pieces without any crack, pits, surface blemish or internal fracture are little difficult to find and hence draw a good amount.
Cut
White precious opal in perfectly symmetrical shapes are rare to find. This is because a perfectly symmetrical shape involves a significant loss of rough white opal and is often pricier. Too thin or too thick White Opals are difficult to set in jewelry, hence, command a lower market value. The quality of polish also creates a difference in prices.
Carat weight
– White Opal is a soft gemstone that is prone to damage. Hence, finding a large size opal is not easy. This is the reason why white opal price per carat increases exponentially for stones above certain carats (when the quality remains unaltered).

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1. What is the difference between an Ethiopian Opal and an Australian Opal gemstone?

Amongst different white opal origin varieties, white opal gemstone from Australian mine is regarded as the finest and the most valuable. It usually bears a white, cream or opalish body color and is less transparent. It displays a rich and intense play of color that remains in all seasons. For all these reasons, white opal gemstone price for Australian stones remain comparatively higher than other origin varieties. Australia is one of the oldest and most leading exporters of fine quality white opal to the international gem market.

On the other hand, Ethiopian White Opal is relatively new to the market as it was discovered in 2008 in the Welo district of Northern Ethiopia. The Ethiopian pieces are usually more translucent in comparison to the Australian variety. The fire in Ethiopian is also less intense and often disappears during the humid weather. Sometimes, it loses the fire in humid conditions because the stone is slightly porous by nature and take on the water. However, it retains its sparkle back in dry conditions. Ethiopian Opal is an economical option.

Therefore, one should always purchase best quality white opal stone from Coober Pedy or other popular mines of Australia. But if the budget compels, Ethiopian white opal can also be worn to gain desirable results. It is always recommended to purchase a high quality, real and natural white Opal of Australian origin certified by a trusted gemological institution like GIA, GRS, IGI, GII or Gubellin etc. At GemPundit, one can easily find a huge catalogue of certified loose Australian White Opal gem and certified loose Ethiopian White Opal online at most budget friendly price rates.

2. What is the difference between White Opal with Fire and White Opal with double sided fire?

When a White Opal gemstone is shaped in round or oval cabochons, certain pieces get the play of color on both the surface, while others have the sparkling effect, or the fire limited to upper surface only. So, the white opal gemstone that displays a rich and vivid color play on the upper surface only and bears slight or no fire in the bottom are categorized as White Opal with Fire. Stones with vivid fire on both upper and lower surface are often sold as White Opal with double side fire.

White Opal with one-side Fire White Opal with double-side fire

3. Is the colour of fire associated with any planetary effect?

Yes! The colour and intensity of the fire have an influence on the white opal astrological properties. White Opal is the gemstone of the bright and luminous planet Venus. This gemstone is characterised by its unique rainbow-like glitter effect. Every Opal gemstone is unique because the consistency, distribution and intensity vary significantly. So, apart from the positive influences of Venus, a white opal with Fire also provides the astrological blessing of the planet whose color is dominating the fire.

For instance – A white opal with intense red flashes also provides the astrological benefits planet ruby. Similarly, if the play of color is more towards blue, the wearer will get the benefits of both Planet Venus and Planet Saturn. Ideally, one should wear a white opal gemstone that bears vivid full spectrum of color pattern on the surface to gain maximum benefits in life.

Before wearing an astrological gemstone, it is always better to consult a learned astrologer and get a detailed horoscope analysis. Use our FREE Gem Recommendation Tool to check whether White Opal will suit you or not. You can also contact our in-house team of astrologers to get an in-depth chart analysis.

4. Why Ethiopian opal loses its fire during a humid season?

Many Ethiopian white opals are hydrophane means they are slightly porous by nature and take on water. Therefore, when the weather is too humid, these opals soak the moisture from the surrounding atmosphere and lose its spark. But as soon as the weather condition becomes dry, the stone starts losing the moisture and retains its color and play of color.
Note: Many times, people use artificial attempts to speed the drying process and retains the color and luster. It can cause crack and fractures in the white opal gemstone and thereby disturbs its natural beauty.

5. Out of Zircon and White Opal with fire – Which is a better astrological substitute of diamonds?

Zircon is a better alternative of precious diamond in comparison to White Opal with fire. This is because in vedic astrology, Zircon is known to have closely similar astrological properties as of diamond. Physically also, Zircon appears quite similar to the rare and precious diamond gemstone. White Zircon gemstone is durable, highly transparent and bears a brilliant luster. Opal is comparatively quite fragile and needs little extra care and attention. Opal can be the next most preferred choice after white zircon to gain the astrological benefits of planet Venus.
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White Opal ONLINE COLLECTION

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White Opal With Fire - 1.28 carats
sku: GP83791 Origin : Ethiopia
$8.31
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White Opal - 1.29 carats
sku: GP84332 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.08
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White Opal With Fire 10X8 MM - 1.29 carats
sku: GP83751 Origin : Ethiopia
$8.43
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White Opal With Fire - 1.29 carats
sku: GP83695 Origin : Ethiopia
$14.88
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Opal 9X7 MM - 1.29 carats
sku: GP65066 Origin : Ethiopia
$16.74
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White Opal - 1.30 carats
sku: GP84314 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.08
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White Opal With Fire 10X8 MM - 1.30 carats
sku: GP65202 Origin : Ethiopia
$11.90
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White Opal With Fire - 1.30 carats
sku: GP65369 Origin : Ethiopia
$11.90
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Opal 10X8 MM - 1.31 carats
sku: GP83842 Origin : Ethiopia
$21.08
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White Opal With Fire 10X8 MM - 1.31 carats
sku: GP65201 Origin : Ethiopia
$12.03
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White Opal With Fire - 1.32 Carats
sku: GP115950 Origin : Australia
$74.40
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White Opal - 1.32 carats
sku: GP84290 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.21
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White Opal - 1.32 carats
sku: GP84270 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.21
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White Opal - 1.32 carats
sku: GP84236 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.21
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White Opal 10X8 MM - 1.32 carats
sku: GP84170 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.21
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White Opal With Fire - 1.32 carats
sku: GP83956 Origin : Ethiopia
$15.50
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Opal 10X8 MM - 1.32 carats
sku: GP65064 Origin : Ethiopia
$16.74
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Opal 10X8 MM - 1.32 carats
sku: GP42974 Origin : Ethiopia
$44.64
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White Opal 9X7 MM - 1.33 carats
sku: GP84310 Origin : Ethiopia
$5.21
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White Opal With Fire 10X8 MM - 1.33 carats
sku: GP83961 Origin : Ethiopia
$15.50
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White Opal With Fire - 1.33 carats
sku: GP83789 Origin : Ethiopia
$8.80
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Opal 10X8 MM - 1.33 carats
sku: GP65134 Origin : Ethiopia
$17.36
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White Opal With Fire 9X7 MM - 1.34 carats
sku: GP115963 Origin : Australia
$58.28
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White Opal With Fire 10X8 MM - 1.34 carats
sku: GP83971 Origin : Ethiopia
$15.50

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