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Carved opalite pendant
Opalite (man-made opalescent glass; not a natural mineral)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectTranslucent milky blue-white body with an opalescent glow; vitreous luster, amorphous structure, and Mohs hardness about 5–6. The pictured piece is carved and mounted as jewelry.
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Physical properties
Translucent milky blue-white body with an opalescent glow; vitreous luster, amorphous structure, and Mohs hardness about 5–6. The pictured piece is carved and mounted as jewelry.
Formation & geological history
Commercial opalite is manufactured glass, not a geological material, so it has no natural geological age or formation environment.
Uses & applications
Used for inexpensive pendants, beads, and decorative objects.
Geological facts
Despite its trade name, opalite is not opal or moonstone; it is typically made from glass designed to mimic their glow.
Field identification & locations
Identify it by its uniform, glassy translucence and lack of natural crystal structure; confirm with a jeweler if needed. It is not commonly found in nature.
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