Australian black opal
Posted by Australian Opal Direct on 5th Oct 2022
Australia's opal industry is globally renowned, and the country takes pride in being the birthplace of some of the most sought-after opals in the world, including the Boulder Opal, Black Opal, and White Australian Opal. Among these, Black Opal holds a special place, distinguished by its precious opal featuring a captivating interplay of dark gray, black, green, and blue hues in the background. This distinctive characteristic sets Black Opal apart from its counterparts, Boulder Opal and White Opal.
The deep, dark background of Black Opal serves as an ideal canvas for the mesmerizing "play of color." This play of color refers to the dazzling array of hues and flashes that dance across the surface of the opal when it interacts with light. The contrast between the intense, dark backdrop and the vibrant flashes of color creates a visually stunning and highly prized gemstone.
Australia's opal deposits are not only geologically fascinating but also contribute significantly to the country's cultural and economic heritage. The rich diversity of opals found in Australia continues to captivate gem enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, making these unique gemstones an enduring symbol of the country's geological wealth and natural beauty.
Black Opal is made up of trillions of microscopic spheres of Silica approximately 0.00005 – 0.0004 mm in diameter. To put this in perspective, there are about 20 million microscopic spheres on the tip of a ballpoint of a pen. Viewing these minuscule areas of Silica requires the use of an electron microscope. The more organized the spheres, the richer the colored flash, the more disorganized the spheres, the more the “potch” colored material is presented.
The highly sought-after Black Opal is one of the most valuable types of Opal. Taking millions and millions of years to form under the earth, the brilliant bright colors and breathtaking patterns which range from a rolling flash to a harlequin pattern make this very rare and precious Opal gemstone one of the most visually breathtaking phenomenon’s that mother nature has ever created.
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