Common Opal

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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
Luster Wood Opal
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color white
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

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

普通蛋白石是不具备变彩效应的蛋白石,以其多样的颜色和半透明至不透明的质地而受到宝石爱好者的关注。普通蛋白石包括绿色的果冻蛋白石(绿蛋白石)、粉红色的秘鲁蛋白石(粉蛋白石)、白色的乳白蛋白石等多种品种。虽然缺乏贵蛋白石的变彩效果,但部分品种以其清澈的颜色和独特质感备受珠宝设计师的青睐。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Common Opal?
普通蛋白石是不具备变彩效应的蛋白石,以其多样的颜色和半透明至不透明的质地而受到宝石爱好者的关注。普通蛋白石包括绿色的果冻蛋白石(绿蛋白石)、粉红色的秘鲁蛋白石(粉蛋白石)、白色的乳白蛋白石等多种品种。虽然缺乏贵蛋白石的变彩效果,但部分品种以其清澈的颜色和独特质感备受珠宝设计师的青睐。
What is the hardness of Common Opal?
Common Opal has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Common Opal?
Common Opal is primarily White.
How much does Common Opal cost?
Common Opal falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Common Opal?
Common Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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