gemstone
Opalite
Synthesized glass / Silicon dioxide glass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 5.5 to 6, milky white or translucent body color with strong blue or orange adularescence, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6, milky white or translucent body color with strong blue or orange adularescence, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Man-made in a laboratory by fusing glass with metal oxides to mimic natural opal.
Uses & applications
Widely used in affordable fashion jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a popular tumbled stone for crystal healing.
Geological facts
Despite often being sold under trade names like opalite or opal moonstone, it is entirely synthetic and contains no natural opal minerals.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its uniform glowing blue flash under white light and lack of natural internal fissures; commonly found in rock shops and metaphysical stores.
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