gemstone
Opalite
Synthetic glass / Opalized glass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky white translucent body color with strong blue to orange adularescence, and a vitreous to greasy luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, milky white translucent body color with strong blue to orange adularescence, and a vitreous to greasy luster.
Formation & geological history
Man-made glass crafted in laboratories by fusing dolomite and metal oxides, lacking natural geological formation processes.
Uses & applications
Widely utilized in the creation of metaphysical jewelry, cabochons, decorative carvings, and ornamental items.
Geological facts
Despite being frequently marketed as a natural gemstone or synthetic opal, opalite is entirely glass and contains no natural opal minerals.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its flawless glass bubble inclusions under magnification and its characteristic intense blue glow when backlit.
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