Black opal is an Australian gemstone that's popular the world over. It's one of the most highly valued types of opal because its dark base color allows the stone's "fire" or "play of color" to be most illuminated and brilliant. In fact, many people believe that black opals have more fire than any other type of opal! Black opal is a gemstone that gets its dark base color from the particular iron minerals in its makeup. Because of its unique appearance, black opal can be found in many different shapes, including oval, pear and trillion. Black opals are a popular gemstone choice for many women.
