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Semi Precious Stone Opal Bracelet
Nature’s entire magnificence seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine Opals: fire and lightnings, all the colors of the rainbow and the yielding shine of far seas. Australia is the traditional country of origin. Almost ninety-five per cent of all fine opals come from the dehydrated and remote outback deserts.
Opals are not very hard: they only achieve 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs’ scale. Therefore they are grateful for a protective setting. In earlier days Opal’s responsive surface was often oiled, but today also sealing them with colorless false resin has developed into quite popular.
Healing ability: Opal has been described in medieval times as heal for diseases of the eye.
Mystical power: Black opal is regarded as a tremendously lucky gem stone. In ancient times opal was conventional as a symbol of authenticity and confidence. It has reputed healing properties, particularly to increase mental capacities such as creative imagination. Black opals worn near the heart on necklaces made of bullion are said to defend one from the evil eye and protect travelers on journeys to far absent lands. Opals have been ground up and used magic potions to cure the body, ward off bad dreams, and used an energy improvement tools.
NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes