Lightning Ridge is a small mining town outside of New South Wales, Australia renowned for its black opal, which can sell for over $10,000 per carat. But even for an expert miner, finding high-quality ...

Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

Google is letting users build mini apps within Gemini as part of an experimental Gem, bringing the technology from Opal to ...

A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via ...

People born in October can have one of two astrological signs: Libra (born between October 1 and 22) and Scorpio (born between 23 and 31). The marigold and cosmos also represent those born in October.

Analysis of data collected by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has revealed that Martian craters are rich in opal rough. Researchers report that this opal indicates the presence of water on Mars, a finding ...

Taylor Swift hardly ever lets go of a chance to give fans an Easter Egg, and her recent appearance wearing an opal bracelet ...

Traces of a colourful gemstone that was carried from Mars to Earth via a meteorite could be the evidence that there was once life on the Red Planet. Scientists from the University of Glasgow have been ...