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Opals have a smooth, polished surface and a cool, slightly slick texture when held. They can feel heavy for their size due to their unique internal structure. The play of color within opals adds to their visual allure, giving them a captivating, almost ethereal quality. Overall, they evoke a sense of elegance and mystery.
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Why do you mine opals?
Because they are very valuable and are a great trade. Australia mines 98% of the world's opals, and many other countries like to buy them from Australia.
Who made opals?
Nobody MADE opals. They're mined out of the ground.
Who buys rough opals?
If you have some rough opals you would like to sell, you can bring them to a local fine jewelry store to see if they are interested. You can also sell them at online auction sites.
What are food uses of opals?
Opals cannot be used as foods. They are hard, precious stones.
Where can you find opals?
Opals are typically found in Australia, with the country being the world's largest producer of opals. They are mined in various locations such as Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, and Andamooka. Opals can also be found in other countries like Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil.
Do opals actually make you invisible?
Neither opals or any other gemstone will make you invisible.
Are opals black?
Some opals are known as black opals, this is when they have a mainly black colour. In general a black opal is very dark blue and has flecks of other colours within
What is the difference between an Australian opal and an Ethiopian opal?
Australian opals are known for their vibrant play-of-color, while Ethiopian opals typically exhibit a more honey-like coloration with flashes of red, orange, and green. Ethiopian opals are also generally more translucent than Australian opals.
Are opals found in Washington?
Opals are not commonly found in Washington state. They are primarily found in countries like Australia, Mexico, and Brazil. Washington is more known for its variety of other gemstones like agates, garnets, and petrified wood.
Are opals natively Australian?
No. When opals were first found in Australia, they were not thought to be opals because they were a milky white in appearance. Opals found elsewhere in the world were mostly black.
Why are opals amorphous?
Opals are amorphous because they lack a crystalline structure. Their formation involves the precipitation of silica spheres in a disordered arrangement, which gives opals their unique play-of-color appearance. This lack of a crystal lattice is what differentiates them from most other gemstones.
Can you melt an opal?
No, opals are a type of mineraloid composed of silica spheres. Opals are sensitive to heat and can crack or lose their play-of-color if exposed to high temperatures. It is not recommended to try melting opals.
