White Australian Opal Jewelry

Opals are said to impart bad luck on those who stray in love or attempt to use the power of the stone for selfish/evil purposes. Sometimes said to bring bad luck to a person if not their birthstone, mainly due to a novel written by Sir Walter Scott about the misfortune brought to the owners of an Opal.

Opal is an important gemstone in subduing an over-active 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra). Natural Healers use it to promote visions, enhance prophetic dreams and intuition. They also believe it helps kidneys and blood diseases.

Black Opals are prized by some Wiccans as power stones.

Some publications list Opal as powerful in casting beauty spells.

The Jewelers name Opal as the October Birthstone.

Said to be especially favorable for men named Osmond.

Said to be the patron stone of thieves.

Said to govern the 6th hour of the morning.

Dreaming of Opals is said to herald Great possessions.

Since the best Opals originate in Hungary and New South Wales (the black variety), they are often considered lucky gemstones for these countries and those of Hungarian or Welsh ancestry.

Healing Properties: Opal is said to keep blonde hair from fading with age.

It is also associated with improving eyesight and reducing stress levels by gazing into the gemstones depths.

Scientific Properties: Opal is wet Quartz (up to 30% water), or hydrated Silicon Dioxide with an ordered internal structure. The best varieties are found in Hungary. Black Opals originate in New South Wales. In the U.S., Opals are mined in Idaho.

Hardness: 5.0-6.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Owner Warning! Because Opals are basically wet rocks, with water trapped in their crystal structure, (giving the stone its beautiful iridescence), your gemstone must be protected from harsh chemicals, sunlight and heat to keep the water from escaping. Opals are often stored in glycerin or water between wearing. Even with the best of care, they sometimes disintegrate over time.

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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