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Steam Cleaning ........Never
Ultrasonic Cleaning.......Never
Warm Soapy Water........Safe
      Hardness
  
         5 - 6.5 moh

     Toughness

    Poor to Fair
       
        Sources

        Australia
           Brazil 
          Mexico
Opal
*Guidelines only ALWAYS ask your jeweler before cleaning
Opals have long been held as the stone of hope,
purity, and truth.

The ancient Greeks believed that the opal stone
could protect them from disease and could grant
them the power of prophecy.

Opals are found in the traditional pearl white,
black, and the red fire opal.

Opals require special care from wearers and
should be kept away from chemicals such as
perfume, and any intense heat sources as they
may become brittle over time due to exposure.

Opal is a beautiful, colorful stone that makes a
perfect gift for people born in October.