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94Opal stones: types, properties and meaning
Opal stones are among the visually most attractive gemstones. Due to the relative rarity of some of the variations of opal and their bad reputation in the past, they are not extremely popular in the new age metaphysical community. Nevertheless,...
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94Worlds Largest Cruise Ship Oasis of the Seas Review
To celebrate my sister’s birthday this month, we – just the two of us – embarked on a seven-day cruise on the world’s largest, biggest, hugest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas. We left behind one husband, six...
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87Precious Gems From Antiquity: Diamonds, Amber, Opals
Three of the oldest of all the gemstones, diamonds, amber, and opals have inspired artists and authors alike with their amazing qualities. These, above all other gems, have captured our imagination. Believed by some to be gifts from the gods, myths and lore have abound about these beautiful gemstones...
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86Gem Mining Vacations
Thinking about mining for gems? Here is a listing of some of the more successful gem mining sites and some tips on what to expect!
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87Opal rings- The Meaning Behind The Stones
Many owners of opal rings wear them not only for their rainbow-hued beauty but also because of the meaning behind the stone. The word “pal”is believed to have its source in the Sanskrit language derived from the word “pala”which literally...
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82Gemstones found in Australia: Opals, Diamonds, Sapphires, Pearls and Jade
Some of Australia's gemstones are opals, diamonds and sapphires but also pearls and jade. This article tells you the background story and where to purchase Australian jewellery with these gemstones.
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85Day Trip Guide To Boulogne Sur Mer, France
Guide for a day trip to Boulogne Sur Mer on the Cote d'Opale (Opal Coast), Northern France. Visit the Old Walled Town, Nausicaa - National Sea Centre, hotels in Boulogne
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85Typical Australian Souvenirs and Gifts from Australia
Whether you're going to Perth, Melbourne, or Sydney, it doesn't matter: you want a typical Australian souvenir! This article tells you what to get to keep that Australian feeling with you for a long time.
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85Benefits of Opal Gemstone: Brings Happy, Harmony and Success
The name Opal comes from three sources. One is the Latin word “Opalus”. The second one is from the Greek word “Opalliois” which means a change of colour and finally from the ancient Sanskrit word “Upala” which means precious stone. If...
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81Opals
An opal is a noncrystalline variety of quartz, found in recent volcanoes, deposits from hot springs, and sediments. Usually colorless or white with a rainbow of play of color gem forms, most valuable of quartz gems.
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