http://www.articleheaven.net en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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 one speaks of gemsto... http://www.articleheaven.net/benefits-of-opal-gemstone-1476757.html 30th March 2010