PRICE PER PIECE
- Gold Vermeil Necklace Charms
- Gemstone - Ethiopian Opal
- Jewelry Type - Charms
- Total Weight - 0.970 grams approx.
- Ethiopian Opal Weight - 0.30 carats approx.
- Silver Weight - 0.910 grams approx.
- Silver Purity - 925
- Opal Size - 5 x 3 mm
- Charm Ring Outer Size - 3.5 mm
- Stone Shape - Oval
- DIY Findings
*** Pictures are taken under natural and day light. ***
- Play-of-Color: The most distinctive feature of opal is its play-of-color, a phenomenon where the stone displays flashes of different colors as it is viewed from different angles. This is caused by the diffraction of light by the silica spheres within the stone.
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Types: There are several types of opals, including:
- Precious Opal: Exhibits play-of-color.
- Common Opal: Does not show play-of-color and is often referred to as "potch."
- Fire Opal: Known for its vibrant orange, yellow, or red hues, with or without play-of-color.
- Boulder Opal: Contains veins of opal within a matrix of ironstone.
- Black Opal: Has a dark body color, often enhancing the play-of-color.
- Hardness: Opal has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft compared to many other gemstones. It requires careful handling to avoid scratches and damage.
