What is an opal and what does it mean spiritually for the person who wears one? The name opal crystal is derived from the Latin word opalus, which means precious stone. Precious opals are the most ...

German retailer Koroit Opal Company specializes in curating and selling Australian gemstones. Koroit is not just the company’s namesake but a well-known opal mining region in Queensland. It’s also the ...

Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

A multi-coloured opal stone, named the Vigin Rainbow, in Adelaide. Sydney: An Australian museum said today it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found -- a 6.0-centimetre (2.4 ...

In the world of jewelry, opal inhabits a space reserved for few gems. It is classified as a “mineraloid” because it lacks crystal in its mineral makeup. It doesn’t sparkle or glitter, like most ...

An Australian museum said today it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found -- a 6.0-centimetre (2.4 inch) multi-coloured gem unearthed in the Outback named the Virgin Rainbow.

Analysis of data collected by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has revealed that Martian craters are rich in opal rough. Researchers report that this opal indicates the presence of water on Mars, a finding ...