Black opal is a rare and highly prized variety of opal known for its dark body tone, which intensifies its vibrant play-of-color. Predominantly mined in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia, it exhibits a spectrum of colors against a black or dark gray background. Types include solid black opal, black opal doublets, and triplets.
Benefits: Traditionally, wearing black opal is believed to enhance creativity, intuition, and emotional resilience, though these benefits are rooted in folklore and lack scientific validation.