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Opalite
Synthetic glass (Opalite simulant)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky translucent white body color with a distinct blue to orange adularescence or opalescence, and a vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky translucent white body color with a distinct blue to orange adularescence or opalescence, and a vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Manufactured in laboratories and factories by fusing glass with various metal oxides to mimic the optical phenomenon of natural opal.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental jewelry, cabochons, carvings, and as a popular budget-friendly metaphysical crystal.
Geological facts
Despite often being sold under metaphysical names like 'Sea Opal' or 'Opal Moonstone', it contains no natural opal or moonstone minerals.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its perfectly smooth, bubble-free synthetic glow and intense blue-orange color play when backlit; commonly found in rock and crystal shops worldwide.
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