stones used in jewelry, as a rule, have their own history.Sometimes they are accompanied by a legend.One of the most expensive and prized mineral is considered to be the masters of fire opal, photo shows how fascinating this beautiful stone.
mineral deposits
its rich deposits are found in the United States, in South America, Hungary, Czech Republic, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Russia (Kamchatka and Transbaikalia) and in Japan.But they are not always suitable in quality for the manufacture of jewelry.Most stones contain flaws, but refract light beautifully.However, in ancient times in India, Persia, and the Indians, they were considered a symbol of great love.Maya and Aztecs used fire opals to create mosaics.They were decorated with everyday objects and places of worship of the gods.They called him a rock bird of paradise.
mineral mined in Australia and Mexico, where he was voted most valuable national stone.Its deposits are among the volcanic rocks, basalt, marl, rhyolite, limonite, sandstone.There are a very large size.For example, a man's fist.
colors fiery opal
very beautiful its color, the fire opal can be bright orange, yellow, flame red.Less common light brown.Stones are divided into transparent or translucent.Judges loved golden, warm light that they emit.Therefore, they are called "golden opals."
stone structure soft.But the master jeweler's able to create real works of art.They frame it in such a way that the strength of the products (rings, bracelets), do not worry.Opals are divided into opalescent (they are treated as cabochons) and expensive opalescent fire opals, they are more valuable because of its color and the play of light.One glance is enough to fall in love with them.They are subject to cutting, only if have transparency.At the same time they are processed based on the play of light, to preserve all the beauty.
stone may change over time.Much depends on the place where he was found.More will the mineral that was mined in a dry place.He will be more durable.
Features opal and care
fire opals consist of silica with a great deal of water (it can be from three to twenty-one percent).They are mineraloidam.The unique color is achieved due to iron impurities.In the long wear jewelry with them, they can grow old and become cloudy from the environment.They are influenced by artificial light, they are susceptible to heat, acids, alkalis, and can be scratched with a sharp object.Some problems can be resolved.For this enough to polish the stone.If it is being worn loses moisture contained therein, it can be omitted for some time in water and repeating this operation intermittently.
One of beliefs called fire opal stones, bringing happiness.They evoke a sense of harmony and have a beneficial effect on the psyche.As in ancient times, and now these precious stones to the height of fashion.Inserts precious opals decorated with jewelry: pendants, earrings, brooches and rings.
