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Opals are the most beloved by Japanese people in the world.
Pink tourmaline with a beautiful vibrant pink color
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| Gemstone Name | opal | Pink Tourmaline |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Name | opal | Tourmaline (silicate group name) |
| Japanese name | Opal | Tourmaline |
| Origin of the name | The origin of the name is the ancient Indian Sanskrit word "upala" meaning "precious stone." | Originates from the Sinhalese word "Trumali" meaning "having many things" |
| color | Colorless, milky white, brown, red, yellow, blue, etc. Various colors can be seen due to play of colors. | pink |
| Mohs hardness | 5–6.5 | 7–7.5 |
| Origin | Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia, etc. | Brazil, America, Kenya, etc. |
| Stone meaning | Hope, Joy, Innocence | Tolerance, patience, friendship |
| effect | Talent development and positive thinking | Improve your love luck and positive feelings |
| Maintenance | Wash gently with a soft brush in lukewarm water using mild detergent. Store separately away from direct sunlight. | Wash gently with a soft brush in lukewarm water using mild detergent. Store separately away from direct sunlight. |
| others | Dark shades: Black opal Yellow to orange: Fire opal Transparent blue background: water opal, etc. Opals are divided into precious opals, which have play-of-color, and common opals, which do not. | Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors, with the rare neon blue one being Paraiba tourmaline, the closer to red one being rubellite, and the more famous bicolor tourmaline, which has two colors in one crystal. |
The October birthstone is a single gemstone with a variety of sparkling colors that appear different depending on the angle.Play of ColorOpal is characterized by its unique "magic effect." It is a gemstone that is loved by the Japanese, and is one of the most loved gemstones in the world. In addition to being the birthstone for October, it is also designated as the zodiac stone for Libra.
The other is more precious than any other gem.Colorful gemstonesTourmaline. Pink tourmaline, which is characterized by its vivid pink color, is designated as the birthstone for October. In addition to being the birthstone for October, it is also designated as the wedding commemorative stone for the first anniversary of the paper wedding.
We will introduce you to the birthstones for October, so please use it as a reference.
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Index
1.opal
Opal Characteristics
Speaking of opals, they are known for their fantastic colors.Play of color". As opal contains all the colors of the rainbow, alchemists long ago called it the "philosopher's stone." Its colorful shimmer, reminiscent of water, comes from the large amount of water it contains at the molecular level. Its Japanese name is "opal stone," derived from the fact that white opal resembles egg white. However, some opals do not show play-of-color. Opals that show play-of-color are called precious opals, and those that do not are called common opals. Opals are also known by many names, so we will introduce a few of them. ■ Black Opal
A rainbow play of color that sparkles on a dark background. A fantastic black opal that resembles the aurora borealis. It is one of the most expensive opals, and those with a clear play of color and red color are particularly rare and highly valuable. It is mainly produced in Australia, but is also found in Mexico and Ethiopia.
A rainbow play of color that sparkles on a dark background. A fantastic black opal that resembles the aurora borealis. It is one of the most expensive opals, and those with a clear play of color and red color are particularly rare and highly valuable. It is mainly produced in Australia, but is also found in Mexico and Ethiopia.
■ Fire Opal
Fire opals have a fiery play of color. They are considered the second most expensive after black opals, and their play of color appears on a red to orange background. The calm atmosphere of black opals contrasts with the passionate play of color, even though they are the same stone. There are also common opals that do not show play of color. As the main source of fire opals is Mexico, fire opals are sometimes mistaken for Mexican opals, but Mexico also produces water opals, which are sometimes sold as Mexican opals, so please be careful. Besides Mexico, fire opals are also produced in Ethiopia and Brazil.
Fire opals have a fiery play of color. They are considered the second most expensive after black opals, and their play of color appears on a red to orange background. The calm atmosphere of black opals contrasts with the passionate play of color, even though they are the same stone. There are also common opals that do not show play of color. As the main source of fire opals is Mexico, fire opals are sometimes mistaken for Mexican opals, but Mexico also produces water opals, which are sometimes sold as Mexican opals, so please be careful. Besides Mexico, fire opals are also produced in Ethiopia and Brazil.
■Water Opal
Water opals are refreshing opals that have play of color on a colorless to clear blue background. Those with particularly high transparency and clear play of color are also called crystal opals because of their beauty, as if water is inside the gemstone. A type of Mexican opal, it is mainly produced in Mexico. It is also mined in Ethiopia.
Water opals are refreshing opals that have play of color on a colorless to clear blue background. Those with particularly high transparency and clear play of color are also called crystal opals because of their beauty, as if water is inside the gemstone. A type of Mexican opal, it is mainly produced in Mexico. It is also mined in Ethiopia.
■ Hyalite Opal
Opals are generally called precious opals, which have play-of-color, but we will introduce one common opal that does not have play-of-color. It is a hyalite opal, which develops bright colors under ultraviolet light. When exposed to black light, it shines like neon, making it another mysterious gemstone. It is a rare gemstone that is difficult to produce among opals, and its name comes from the Greek word "hualos" (glass).
Opals are generally called precious opals, which have play-of-color, but we will introduce one common opal that does not have play-of-color. It is a hyalite opal, which develops bright colors under ultraviolet light. When exposed to black light, it shines like neon, making it another mysterious gemstone. It is a rare gemstone that is difficult to produce among opals, and its name comes from the Greek word "hualos" (glass).
Origin of Opal
The name comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word upala, meaning "precious stone," which later changed to the Greek word oripas, meaning "to see changes in color," and thus came to be known as opal.
In ancient Arabia, people believed that opals were lightning bolts that fell from the sky, and that wearing opals would protect them from lightning. In addition, the Australian Aborigines have an anecdote that says that the Creator rode a rainbow down to earth and brought news of peace to all mankind.
In ancient Arabia, people believed that opals were lightning bolts that fell from the sky, and that wearing opals would protect them from lightning. In addition, the Australian Aborigines have an anecdote that says that the Creator rode a rainbow down to earth and brought news of peace to all mankind.
The Opal Effect
The stone's word is "Hope, Joy, Innocence"
As the anecdote suggests,A positive gemIt is known as.
Opal helps you see things positively and gives you hope, making it the perfect gem for those who want to develop their talents.
As the anecdote suggests,A positive gemIt is known as.
Opal helps you see things positively and gives you hope, making it the perfect gem for those who want to develop their talents.
Caring for your Opal
The mysterious opal is a very delicate gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 5 to 6.5, and it is soft and contains moisture. Therefore, it is vulnerable to dryness and sudden changes in temperature, and may crack or break. Never store it with other jewelry and avoid direct sunlight.
When cleaning, do not use an ultrasonic cleaner. Instead, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent and gently clean with a soft brush.
When cleaning, do not use an ultrasonic cleaner. Instead, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent and gently clean with a soft brush.
Houjudo also has a wide selection of opal jewelry. Please check out their website.
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2.Pink Tourmaline
Characteristics of Pink Tourmaline
Pink tourmaline is a vibrant pink, but somehow calming. It is said that there is no color that tourmaline does not have.With various colorsThe most common type of tourmaline is pink tourmaline.The birthstone for October is pink tourmaline, the dark blue is indigo tourmaline, the green is green tourmaline, and the red isRubelliteAmong tourmalines, the most rare and expensive are the neon type.Paraiba TourmalineThere are many names for them. Also, one stone can have multiple colors mixed together, so you can enjoy the color changes.Bicolor Tourmaline,Particolored Tourmalineis also famous.
Its Japanese name is "Tourmaline," and it was so named because it has the property of generating electricity when heat or pressure is applied.
The origin of pink tourmaline
The name comes from the Sinhalese word "Trumali" meaning "having many things." In the past, green tourmaline has a history of being confused with emeralds. Later, a Dutch merchant found multi-colored pebbles among gemstone gravel in Sri Lanka and named them Trumali, which led to the name tourmaline.
The effects of pink tourmaline
The stone's word is "Tolerance, patience, friendship"
Pink tourmaline is known as the "stone of love." It is said to have the power of love and consideration for others. In addition to increasing your luck in love, it is also said to improve your relationships at work, with family, and more, making it the perfect gemstone for those hoping for a good relationship or who want to communicate smoothly.
Pink tourmaline is known as the "stone of love." It is said to have the power of love and consideration for others. In addition to increasing your luck in love, it is also said to improve your relationships at work, with family, and more, making it the perfect gemstone for those hoping for a good relationship or who want to communicate smoothly.
Caring for your Pink Tourmaline
Tourmaline is also called electric stone, and when friction occurs, it becomes electrically charged, which can cause the surface to become dirty. It is also vulnerable to ultraviolet rays, so when storing it, please store it separately and avoid direct sunlight.
Normally, wipe it with a soft cloth, but if it becomes cloudy, clean it with a soft brush. To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the surface to clean. If you scrub it,Tourmalineis hurt,TourmalineThe prongs that hold the tourmaline in place can come loose, so it's important to wash it with a tapping motion. After washing, rinse the tourmaline off with lukewarm water.
We do not recommend using ultrasonic cleaners.
Normally, wipe it with a soft cloth, but if it becomes cloudy, clean it with a soft brush. To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the surface to clean. If you scrub it,Tourmalineis hurt,TourmalineThe prongs that hold the tourmaline in place can come loose, so it's important to wash it with a tapping motion. After washing, rinse the tourmaline off with lukewarm water.
We do not recommend using ultrasonic cleaners.
Houjudo also stocks pink tourmaline jewelry. Please check out their website.
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