Opal is one of the most covered gemstones in the world and is the October birthstone. Because opal is not a stone but rather a combination of minerals, it is not nearly as hard or durable as a diamond or sapphire. Here you will know the different types of opal from this article.
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Different types of opal
2010-08-31 08:28:58
Opal is favored by many people in these days. It can be used to make many kinds of jewelry pieces , such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings and so on. Most fashionable girls are fascinated by the beauty and irresistible elegance of the opal jewelry.opal is often known as opaque and white. In fact, there are many types of opals on the surface of the earth.
The first type is known as black opal, which is regarded as the most precious one. It is often found in a black object with various colors. Some black opals have deep blue hues while others may have rainbow colors. There are also some semi-black opals in the world. A black opal shows charming sparkle which is different from the semi-precious ones.
The second type is the boulder opal, which is also classified into the solid opals. This kind of opal shows different forms and colors with attractive luster. The surface is not necessarily smooth which can also be uneven. Boulder opals are fashionable in different sizes and shapes when they are used in jewelry making.
Light opal is also very beautiful and attractive which also belongs to the solid opals. The background color of light opal is white or light blue. They can be translucent and often be called water opal. Light opal is one of the most popular types which can be incorporated into jewelry to enhance the beauty of the wearer.
In addition, the doublet opal is a kind of gemstones which is made of thin slices. There are also other kinds of opals in the world, such as the riplet opal, common opal, synthetic opal, imitation opal and so on. All these kinds of opals can be used to decorate people’s appearance.
Above are the main types of opals in the world. You may find many kinds of opals in different jewelry stores. They are all very popular and eye-catching. If you want to choose a piece of jewelry as your intimate companion, opal jewelry can satisfy you completely.
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