Fire Opal

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.97 – 2.22
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.47
Crystal System Amorphous
Luster Vitreous
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 Fire Opal
Mohs hardness of Fire Opal shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Fire 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 Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Fire Opal

火蛋白石是蛋白石的一种以鲜艳橙色、黄色或红色为主体颜色的变体,颜色如火焰般热烈。与普通蛋白石不同,火蛋白石可以呈现变彩(游彩),也可以没有变彩效果,但其迷人的体色本身即为其最大魅力。透明至半透明的火蛋白石可被切磨成刻面宝石,光泽明亮。墨西哥是火蛋白石最重要的产地,当地出产的'墨西哥火蛋白石'享誉宝石界。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire Opal?
火蛋白石是蛋白石的一种以鲜艳橙色、黄色或红色为主体颜色的变体,颜色如火焰般热烈。与普通蛋白石不同,火蛋白石可以呈现变彩(游彩),也可以没有变彩效果,但其迷人的体色本身即为其最大魅力。透明至半透明的火蛋白石可被切磨成刻面宝石,光泽明亮。墨西哥是火蛋白石最重要的产地,当地出产的'墨西哥火蛋白石'享誉宝石界。
What is the hardness of Fire Opal?
Fire Opal has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Fire Opal?
Fire Opal is primarily White.
How much does Fire Opal cost?
Fire Opal falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Fire Opal?
Fire Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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