What Le Vian® loves about the single mine Neopolitan Opal™ - sourced from the new Yahwah mine in Ethiopia - is the unmatched iridescence, colorful body, and the higher hardness and durability compared to the milky softness of the Australian variety.

OCTOBER NEOPOLITAN OPAL™
The shimmering opalescence of Neopolitan Opal™ is the direct result of internal diffraction, and its colors contingent on the size of the silica spheres within it. This ethereal stone, that is composed mostly of water, has symbolized hope and strength through the centuries and is believed to aid in crown chakra healing.

Personification


The ethereal beauty of Neopolitan Opal™ can serve as the perfect accessory for the stylish and vivacious aesthetic of the October Libra.
The watery nature of Neopolitan Opal™ serves as the perfect complement to the Scorpio water sign, and can help balance their typically emotional, passionate nature.
Gem Family, Hardness, Anniversary – 14th year

GEMOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION



Family

Opal Species



Chemistry

SiO2nH2O


Refractive Index

1.37-1.52


Birefringence

.000


Specific Gravity

1.98-2.5


Hardness

5.5-6.5(Moh's Scale)