what is the fracture of a dark blue opal
Blue opal is difficult to purchase in bulk and nearly impossible to find online. However, one could purchase blue opal as beads or other jewelry. One could also purchase it on auctions.
Ther is no set answer to this question. Each opal is unique and has its own value. From colorless opal to the most prized fire opal it depends on the size and color. A good place to get the idea of the value of opal is to go to ebay and type in opals. You will see prices from a few dollars to over 50,000 dollars.
The beauty and uniqueness of opals lies in the fact that they are made up of many colours. Opal is made up of blue, green, orange, yellow, purple and many colours in between. Those with flashes of red are particularly prized.Common opal, often known as "potch" is "undeveloped" opal, milky white in colour, but sometimes with touches of colour. It has little value, if any. This is different from white opal which has a background colour of white, with bright flashes of colour embedded within. Black opal, by contrast, has a dark background colour, which may also be navy blue or deep green.To see some different opals, click on the link below.Technical colour names include:Cacholong - white like porcelainFire Opal - orange to red in colour, semi-transparentGirasol - transparent blue/white with a touch of redHyalite - colourlessLechosos - deep green play of colourMenilite (liver) opal - grey or brownMexican waer opal - colourless or yellowishMilk opal - yellowish, bluish-white, or whitePrase - green colouredBlack opal - unique to Australia
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you first must know the color of the Opal (i read this on a website called opal.com)
Blue moon quartz is also known by blue opal quartz, moon opal, lunar quartz, moonstone, and foggy quartz. They are believed to be able to help with communication skills, promoting fertility, and even curing diseases.
The value of a fire opal depends on various factors, including its size, color, clarity, and overall quality. Additionally, market demand and location can also affect the price. It is recommended to consult with a reputable gemstone appraiser or jeweler to determine the specific value of the 76.8 gram fire opal.
Opal is a stone that is a clearish whitish background, with different colors scattered around on it. There are colors such as red, orange, blue, green, ect. These colors appear more than once on the stone.
The types of Opal that i am familiar with are White Opal, Fire Opal, Boulder Opal, Black Opal, Crystal Opal, Light Opal, Doublet Opal, Triplet Opal, Common Opal, Synthetic Opal, and Immitation Opal.
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The birthstone for each month are as follows: January - Garnet - Deep Red February - Amethyst - Purple March - Aquamarine - Pale Blue April - Diamond - White / Clear May - Emerald - Green June - Pearl - White / Purple July - Ruby - Red August - Peridot - Pale Green September - Sapphire - Deep Blue October - Opal - Pink November - Citrine - Yellow/Orange December - Blue Topaz - Blue So the fall birthstones are Sapphire (September), Opal (October) and Citrine (November).