Girasol

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.98 – 2.5
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System Amorphous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color various
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Girasol
Mohs hardness of Girasol shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Girasol
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Girasol

ジラソル(ジラソールオパール)は、乳白色の地色にブルーのアデュラレッセンス(内部のぼんやりした光彩)が現れる特殊なオパールです。「ひまわり」を意味するイタリア語から名付けられ、光に向けると内部が青白く輝きます。ブラジルや東南アジアが産地で、月長石に似た効果を持ちます。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girasol?
ジラソル(ジラソールオパール)は、乳白色の地色にブルーのアデュラレッセンス(内部のぼんやりした光彩)が現れる特殊なオパールです。「ひまわり」を意味するイタリア語から名付けられ、光に向けると内部が青白く輝きます。ブラジルや東南アジアが産地で、月長石に似た効果を持ちます。
What is the hardness of Girasol?
Girasol has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Girasol?
Girasol is primarily Various.
How much does Girasol cost?
Girasol falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Girasol?
Girasol belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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