mineral

Polished opalite (likely man-made opalescent glass)

Opalite is a commercial name, not a mineral; typically opalescent glass, often soda-lime silicate glass

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Smooth, rounded, translucent blue-white body with yellow-orange glow at the edges. Glass has no Mohs mineral hardness (about 5–6), vitreous luster, and no cleavage; the pictured piece appears polished or tumbled.

Identified September 27, 2026More mineral →

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Common name: Polished opalite (likely man-made opalescent glass)
Scientific name: Opalite is a commercial name, not a mineral; typically opalescent glass, often soda-lime silicate glass
Category: mineral
Identified: September 27, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Usually about $1–$10 for a small polished piece; higher prices may reflect jewelry settings, not rare geological material.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

The appearance is characteristic of manufactured glass, not a naturally formed rock or mineral. It is made by melting and shaping silica-rich glass; it has no geological age or natural formation environment.

Uses & applications

Commonly sold as an inexpensive decorative stone, jewelry bead, or metaphysical trinket.

Geological facts

Despite its name, commercial opalite is generally not natural opal and does not have opal’s silica-sphere structure or characteristic play-of-color.

Field identification & locations

The uniform glow and blue-to-orange color shift suggest opalescent glass. Natural opal is a possible visual look-alike, but cannot be confirmed from this image; a gemological examination would distinguish them.