Difference between Australian Opal and Ethiopian Opal

Opals are known for their stunning play of color, a multicolor display of light that dances across the stone’s surface. Opal stones with play of color are often referred to as Fire opals. While opals can be found in many countries, Australia and Ethiopia are the two leading producers. Today, we’ll explore about the key difference between Australian opal and Ethiopian opal.

In India, People choose opal for their astrological significance and jewelry elegancy. To understand which type might be a better fit, Let’s compare the astrological suitability and durability of Australian and Ethiopian Welo opals to guide informed decisions. Both Australian opals and Ethiopian opals are majorly differ in terms of-

1. Appearance-

• Australian Opal gemstone comes in very white base color without fire called “White Opal” and in white base color with play of color on it called “Fire Opal”. Ethiopian Opal also comes in Fire.
• Australian Opals generally comes in translucent and Opaque in nature while Ethiopian Opal comes only in translucent in nature.
• Australian Opals have a rich and colorful intense fire flashes on both sides or single side of the opal that remains forever but Contrastingly, the fire in Ethiopian opal is less intense and slightly unstable. Being hydrophane by nature, Ethiopian Opals absorbs moisture and loses its fire momentarily during humid season but Australian Opal naturally contains water and water does not alter its appearance and its remains the same life long.

2. Durability-

• As, Australian Opal are generally contains water about 6-12% and typically non hydrophane in nature, it is a considered to be life long stone with forever fire flashes while wearing it in ring or pendant, But in Ethiopian being hydrophane in nature, it absorbs water and when it become dry the surface get rough and fire is lost within 2-3 months of wearing it.

3. Astrological benefits-

• As Fire Opal is always considered to be the most benefitted astrological gemstone for Venus. The long lasting will be the fire, the long lasting will be its benefits, Therefore, it is always recommended to buy the best quality natural Australian opal in order to ensure maximum astrological benefits.

4. Price Range-

• Australian Opal are ever shine and having forever fire having price range from Rs. 200 per Carat without fire to Rs. 40000 per carat in premium gem quality double side fire. Whereas, the ethiopian opals are generally comes in cheap prices due to its short durability and non importance in astrological purpose.

5. Conclusion: Choosing your Opal-

• Australian opals are ideal for those seeking a elegant and durable gemstone with fiery spectrum and an intense play of color. Their resilience makes them perfect for everyday wear in jewelry. Ethiopian opals, with their hydrophanic nature is less durable and not perfect for daily wear. Although, they’re perfect for occasional wear or for creating unique design elements.

Ultimately, the choice between Australian and Ethiopian opal boils down to human’s personal preferences. Whether they’re drawn to the fiery heart of the Australian opal with life long color and enjoying benefits astrologically or the unstable colors of the Ethiopian welo variety which got disposed after having oil or water on its surface. We suggest each customer to wear only natural Australian opal, which may be some costly as compared to other opals but it will give you a bucket of benefits in their life.

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