Opal

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It is a hydrated silica and contains 6 to 10 percent of water. Opal stones are considered as “queens of gems”. Precious opal has been considered a gemstone since Roman times, in which is was second only to the emerald in value. The Romans considered the gemstone to be one of good fortune but the Russians, viewed opal as nothing but bad luck. Blond women wore opal necklaces to protect their hair from losing its color. The gemstone is found in Australie, Brazil, Mexico, Czechoslovakia, southern Africa, and Nevada.