Opal is famed for its ability to diffract light. The exact cause of opal's unique properties was only recently discovered by Australian scientists in the 1960s after analysis with electron microscopes. It was discovered that small spheres of silica gel caused interference, refraction and diffraction of light, resulting in opal's distinctive play of color. The varying refractive indices of the spheres and spaces between them dissect the light on its passage through the stone. As light enters the opal, it bends around the tiny particles or 'spheres' of hydrated silica, as well as 'chips' of silicon and oxygen suspended within the stone. Light is comprised of all visible colors and can produce an entire spectrum of colors when it is diffracted.
Stone - Opal / Opal
Stone Size - 3MM / 6MM
Stone Shape - Round
Weight - 1.96Gms
SKU - CSER-2546
-228x228.JPG "Prong Setting Chalcedony Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "925 Sterling Silver Plain Handmade Designer Gold Plated Dangle Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Pear Shape Green Quartz Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Bezel Setting Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Rectangle Prehnite Color Chalcedony Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings : Price $13.80")
-228x228.JPG "925 Sterling Silver Black Onyx Round Balls Shape Gemstone Gold Plated Hoop Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Carnelian Citrine Smoky Quartz Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Chrysoprase Fancy Shape Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Dangle Earrings")
1-228x228.jpg "Oval Pear Shape Chalcedony Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Pear Shape Green Onyx Gemstone 925 Silver Jewelry Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Oval Shape Amethyst Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Stud Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Heart Shape Golden Rutile Quartz Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Aquamarine Ruby Sapphire Gemstone 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "Pear Drops Roundel Beads Shape Moonstone 925 Sterling Silver Earrings")
-228x228.JPG "925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Round Shape Gemstone Gold Plated Filigree Style Earrings")