Water Opal – Fascinating colors on clear water surface.

Characteristic for this kind of Opal is the transparent to translucent bodycolor. This can be clear as water or can have a hint of very pale blue to a very light yellow orange. In addition to this bodycolor, Water Opals can show a wonderful play-of-color consisting of all the colors of the solar spectrum. This play-of-color is known as opalescence and is due to the Opals elements silica gel and 3-10% water. Embedded in the silica gel are tiny spheres of christobalith in which the incident light is refracted and separated into different color beams. The less silica gel is between the spheres, the more transparent is the Opal.

Water Opals are usually cut into cabochons. Only the completely clear and transparent stones may be faceted.

With its gently shimmering pastel colors, Water Opals are said to be the stones of true artists and creative people. He inspires and encourages imagination and creative spirit.