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Opal is one of the most beautiful of gemstones. These stones can flash every color of the spectrum with a brilliance that can even surpass that of diamond. Precious opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black.

Of these hues, the reds against black are the rarest, whereas white and greens are the most common. Some rare specimens produce brilliant color flashes when turned in the light. For instance, a new Opal was discovered in the Welo district of Ethiopia recently that took the gem world by storm. Found in the Welo Amhara Regional State Highland plateau 2.500 – 3.200 meters above sea level, this new gemstone looks like a miniature underwater scene from the ocean when held against the light. Opals such as the Welo Opal can command prices per carat that rival the most expensive diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

Widely considered as substitution stones of diamond, the Opal gemstone bead has a cold nature but with soothing effects. It corresponds well to the Libra and serves as a zodiac sign to this birthstone. While Libra assists in bringing hope and positivity as far as the outlook towards life is concerned. Opal Gemstone name has apparently three sources from which it’s derived from including, Opalliois (Greek) Opalus (Latin), and Upala, a word whose origination is the Sanskrit language. All these words mean exactly the same thing and it is “precious”. Basically the character of Opal Gemstone includes display of light in a powerful manner when passed under a fluorescent light. This sign is widely known as opalescence.

For all those in business especially in the fields of hospitality or Hotels and Tourism should consider this stone as a friend and savior. Then this stone comes in very handy. For those in marriage, you know that it’s never all straight smooth roads. Sometimes things go bad and problems come into the relationship. Then Opal Gemstone comes in as a great savior. From astrological point of view, it’s put under consideration as the best solution for love and marriage related matters. The Opal Gemstone will definitely bring one all the world luxury and comfort.