What is opal?

Opal is a gemstones that is valued for its unique play of color, which can display a wide range of hues and patterns. The play of color is caused by the diffraction and interference of light passing through microscopic silica spheres within the opal.

Each piece of opal has its unique combination of hues and patterns, causing there is no two same opal in the whole world.

Opals can be found around the world, the famous opal origins are Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico etc., and Australian opals are the most valued ones. Australian opal is highly valued for its unique vibrant color, pattern and rarity. 

Australian opals can be classified into several types based on their body color, the most common types of Australian opals include:

Black Opal, this is the most prized and valuable type of Australian opal. It has a dark body color that can range from dark gray to black, with a relatively more intense play of color and vibrant than other types of opal.

White Opal, this is a type of opal has a white, light gray, or pale body color

Boulder Opal, this is an interesting type of opal, which is found embedded in ironstone boulders, and has a natural backing of brown or black ironstone. 

Crystal Opal, this is a type of opal with a transparent body color that allows light to pass through.