{"product_id":"opal","title":"OPAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpal – The Gem of Radiant Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hydrated silica mineral celebrated for its mesmerizing \u003cstrong\u003eplay‑of‑color\u003c\/strong\u003e, where microscopic silica spheres diffract light into rainbow flashes. Known as the \u003cstrong\u003eOctober birthstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, Opal is both enchanting and delicate, embodying creativity, love, and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Origin \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrated silica with 6–10% water content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amorphous, prone to cracking from dehydration, heat, or impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal rains in arid regions deposit silica into host rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6 on Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💎 Varieties of Opal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark body with vivid color play; most valuable, mainly from Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\/Milky Opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light body, affordable, with gentle fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent orange‑red from Mexico; prized for body color over play‑of‑color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoulder Opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin opal layer on ironstone matrix; durable and budget‑friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌐 Global Sources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces ~95% of global supply since 1850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther deposits: Mexico, Ethiopia, Brazil, U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamous locality: Carisbrooke Station near Winton, Queensland (blue‑green, black, and white hues)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔮 Astrological Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venus (\u003cem\u003eShukra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelieved benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhances love, harmony, and creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports marital bliss (especially milky opal per Vedic texts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver ring on the ring finger, Fridays, with weight ~1\/10th of body weight in carats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌟 Historical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Romans ranked Opal just below emerald in value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce considered a \u003cstrong\u003elucky stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, later viewed as \u003cstrong\u003eunlucky\u003c\/strong\u003e in certain traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it is cherished for its \u003cstrong\u003eunique beauty and mystical aura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PURVIKSHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51141405180189,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/8849\/6157\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-1_dcccb0c0-bc0d-4469-96c3-3e871c606377.png?v=1775912715","url":"https:\/\/www.purviksha.com\/products\/opal","provider":"PURVIKSHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}