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Black Opal is Australia’s national gemstone, and black opal is the rarest and most valuable of its kind, at times selling at prices that rival the best diamonds. The stone must have a rich, black background, but base colors come in all shades of gray, which is why opinions vary on what is a “true” black opal. Found in the Lightning Ridge area in northwestern New South Wales, black opals are natural, solid stones that absorb scattered white light, giving it brilliant spectral colors.

Black Opal is Australia’s national gemstone, and black opal is the rarest and most valuable of its kind, at times selling at prices that rival the best diamonds. The stone must have a rich, black background, but base colors come in all shades of gray, which is why opinions vary on what is a “true” black opal. Found in the Lightning Ridge area in northwestern New South Wales, black opals are natural, solid stones that absorb scattered white light, giving it brilliant spectral colors.

"Exploring the Fascinating Types of Opal: From White to Black and Beyond"

Opal Types include a variety of captivating forms. White Opal features a milky appearance with subtle color flashes. Black Opal is known for its dark body tone and vibrant colors. Fire Opal displays fiery reds and oranges, while Boulder Opal showcases natural patterns within ironstone. Mexican Blue Opal offers calming blue hues. Crystal Opal is transparent with vivid color play. Matrix Opal contains opal within the host rock. Andamooka, Yowah, Lightning Ridge, and Honduran Opals each

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