Ethiopian opal is still a new gemstone. Ethiopian opal is quite unique and different from more common Australian and Mexican opal. Not many people know about this opal yet. I am a gem cutter and have worked on...
Opal is brittle, heat sensitive, and breaks and scratches easily; additionally, some varieties self- destruct through the loss of water. Even with these drawbacks, opal's unsurpassed beauty guarantees its...
Alllrighty then ^_^Opals come in a multitude of "species" (yes thats what the types are refered to) from several continents.All opals are soft. Above onyx and marble, but way below diamond and sapphires and...