gemstone
Opalite
Synthesized glass / Silicon dioxide
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky white or translucent blue appearance with a distinct orange or blue glow, and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky white or translucent blue appearance with a distinct orange or blue glow, and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Man-made glass crafted from dolomite and metal traces, or occasionally natural common opal treated to enhance iridescence.
Uses & applications
Widely used in the creation of metaphysical jewelry, beads, decorative carvings, and as an affordable holistic crystal.
Geological facts
Despite being marketed as a healing crystal, commercial opalite is entirely synthetic glass rather than a naturally occurring mineral.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic milky-blue translucence and warm orange glow when backlit; found globally in crystal shops.
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