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History and myths of the “paradise” stone

Fire opal is a stone with the glory of an alluring, mysterious and magical crystal among many peoples. Among the Egyptians, the noble mineral was elevated to a special cult: the sarcophagus of their most famous pharaoh Tutankhamun was decorated with this rare variety of opals.

The inhabitants of that era believed that the powerful Set, the lord of the desert and sandstorm, gave them this beautiful crystal. And the deity was depicted with hair of the same fiery color. The attitude towards opals of fiery tones was reverent, with fear of angering the majestic Seth.

But the ancient Aztecs and Mayans made a great contribution to the development of fire stone mining. Or rather, they founded it. And they interrupted it when the Spaniards invaded the possessions of the Mexican Indians. The paradise gem was forgotten until the 19th century. Only in 1835 did they resume mining development, but with the involvement of industrial achievements and on a commercial scale. Today, Mexican opals are considered a national treasure and a symbolic stone of the country. The fertile deposits of the Mexican Highlands are the most important deposits of this type of opal.

Png" alt="" width="80" height="68"> Flame crystals are found and mined in many regions of the world, including Transbaikalia and Transcarpathia. But in terms of quality and jewelry value, stones from the USA, Honduras, Brazil, and Kazakhstan can compete with Mexican opals.

Properties and varieties of fire opals

Often the very definition of fire opal is confused with the description of opalization - the original play of light rays and colors of the mineral. A typical fire opal is a red or orange stone with no opalization effect. It is translucent, unlike many of its counterparts.

Mexican opal is the most typical and striking representative of this variety. A subspecies of flame crystals called “Pinfire,” which translates as “flashing,” deserves special attention. This mineral of red tones has iridescence and a pronounced color play. Its cost depends on the overflow. The main preference is given to a gem with a red tint.

Also interesting is “Fire Opal,” a clean and transparent stone, and its varieties: Lemon Opal in yellow-light green color and Cherry Opal in rich red tones. These specimens are among those fiery gems that can be cut according to the facet principle. In this sense, it is more difficult with other representatives of opals due to their specific physical and chemical properties.

Astrology and the magic of flame stone

Data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://karatto.ru/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ognennyj-opal-2.jpg" alt=" fire cabochon disgraced" width="260" height="220">!} Magicians and healers attribute great warming power to opals of the fire variety. Therefore, in lithotherapy, the list of diseases that the gem will help eliminate includes colds. In addition to them, the mineral is recommended for tumor formations and heart diseases. Of the internal organs, the gem primarily controls the intestines and helps digestion.

In case of sluggish, apathetic states, you should also wear a fire amulet - it will quickly charge you with energy and provide flexibility. And here it is necessary to note the sexual energy of fire opals, which is feminine in nature. It has a beneficial effect both in the physiological aspect of this delicate issue and in the spiritual, helping to find harmony in love relationships. And opal of yellow-red tones is called the Don Juan stone, this just emphasizes the special sexual message of the talisman.

It is believed that the wearer of the fire opal is the pioneer of an adventurous mindset and character. This is how the stone demonstrates its ability to induce a person to decisive changes and transformation. It can provide additional energy and motivation.

Jpg" alt="fire opal ring" width="250" height="147">!} The magical properties of the gem are also linked to the element and power of fire, both creative and destructive. The light of an opal talisman can become a torch that will illuminate the path to solving a problem, help its owner to “see the light” when they are trying to deceive him, and indicate a way out of a difficult situation.

But fire opal is a little insidious - there are also side effects. For example, a mineral can “gift” a person with an underdeveloped intuitive sense and insecure natures with a fear of the dark and internal fears. Of the signs of the zodiac cycle, Sagittarius is considered the favorite of the flame stone.

Fire opal has a great advantage over other minerals - it can be combined with different stones. Astrologers recommend the union of a gem with a demantoid for creative self-regulation, with diamonds for a radical increase in strength and passage through obstacles, with a moonstone for balancing Yin and Yang, activity and passivity.

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Fire opal is a variety of opal that includes red, orange and yellow colors. Because many fire opals are found in Mexico, they are sometimes called Mexican opals.

In general, opal is a very soft gemstone (5.5-6.0 on the Mohs hardness scale), and fire opal is no exception. It's certainly not the most durable gemstone you can find, but it's certainly quite beautiful.

The vibrant color variations and iridescence unique to opals make these beautiful stones some of the most exciting gemstones around.

There are, however, many different options and quality factors to consider when purchasing them.

Value factors.

Opals are graded and graded according to the base body color, unique play of color, clarity and clarity that each gemstone displays.

Body color

This is the base or overall color background of the opal.

Colors range from colorless to milky white, gray and semi-black to black, and the wealth of vibrant colors includes red, orange, yellow and blue.

The depth and saturation of color affect the value.

The rarer the color, the more valuable and expensive it is. When it comes to fire opals, the most valuable color is red.

Orange and yellow are a little more common and cheaper, but these shades are still some of the most expensive compared to other colors.

Whatever the color, the more intense its shade, the more valuable it is.

For example, opals with a rich red color are more expensive than those with pale reddish hues.

In addition, fire opals, which have a strong shine, i.e. stones with bright colors are more valuable than stones with muted and duller shades.

Game of colors

A phenomenon unique to opals is multiple flashes of color that change depending on the angle at which the stone is viewed.

The density, intensity and distribution of these flashes of color are determinants of value.

Transparency

Opal is considered transparent when another object can be seen through it; translucent, allowing diffused light to pass through the gemstone; or opaque when light does not penetrate through it.

Transparency has a higher value than opacity.

Purity

Opals, which have fewer internal defects (inclusions) and appear cleaner, are more expensive.

Although completely clear fire opals are rare and it is natural for the stone to have some inclusions, you should avoid gemstones that have cracks.

These imperfections typically extend through the interior of the stone to its surface and can compromise its integrity.

Look for fire opals that appear fairly clear to the naked eye with a more even tone. Stones that have large and noticeable flaws, especially when they are in a visible place, should be discounted.

Ordinary

Also called "potch", it is usually an opaque opal, a solid milky color, brilliant but without flash.

Noble

Bright iridescent flashes of color are clearly visible in such a stone. Fine opals usually have a white or cream background.

Fiery

Translucent to translucent with a deeply rich body color ranging from red to orange to bright yellow.

Fire opals do not usually show color play, but when they do, they are called fine fire opals.

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Before purchasing, first determine the type of opal you want and then consider value factors.

Set the iridescence quality; The play of light should be visible from all angles with strong color patterns representing different colors.

Consider the main background. Dark full color is rarer and thus rated higher.

Consider transparency. In general, greater transparency equals greater value.

Examine opal for doublets or triplets, which make the cost of the stone much lower than solid opals.

Here are some tips to help you with your purchase:

Size selection.

The larger the opal, the more expensive it is. This is not only because of the size, but also because larger gemstones are rarer (and they often cost more per carat).

However, keep in mind that larger opals are also likely to have more visible imperfections.

Choice of cut.

Fire opals are usually oval in shape, but can also be found in round or other cuts. It is a matter of personal taste which cut you prefer.

However, if you are considering a faceted stone, keep in mind that because opal is relatively soft, the edges of its facets will become less sharp over time depending on how often you wear it.

What are doublets and triplets?

Opal forms in cracks and crevices deep in the earth.

Most often found in thin layers or strata, opal sometimes remains attached to harder parent rocks, or, more often, adheres to a supporting layer of stronger material such as obsidian or glass.

The result of this process is known as a doublet. Doublets improve the play of light and add strength.

The triplet consists of a bottom layer of material, a layer of opal, and a smooth top coating such as plastic, crystal or glass for protection.

In addition to such a layer on the back, triplets have a clear layer on the top of the gemstone. These layers make the opal appear larger and are often dyed to make the hue appear richer.

Since opal is a very soft stone that can be easily scratched or broken, doublets and triplets have a wide range of jewelry uses.

Since the real stone in doublets and triplets is usually just a thin layer, these varieties are cheaper than solid opals of similar size.

However, keep in mind that they are also less durable - the layers can be damaged and the opal can become cloudy when exposed to water.

Opal is a beautiful gemstone that is also quite affordable. However, many of the opals offered by suppliers are only partially natural in origin, and in many cases they are completely synthetic.

Let's take a look at what a fake opal is and how you can spot an opal imitation.

What is fake opal?

When talking about a fake opal, it usually means that it is made entirely of some material that is chemically different from the natural one.

Opals, however, are often not entirely made of man-made material. More often it is the case that a "fake" opal consists of some real opal enhanced by other, non-opal materials.

Sometimes, stones sold as opals are actually synthetic substitutes.

Let's look at the two main types of opal imitations:

Synthetic opals

Generally, synthetic gemstones are not considered fake because they have the same chemical structure as their natural counterparts.

Opal doublets and triplets

Doublets and triplets are simply opals with non-opal material attached to them.

Doublets consist of real opal and a layer of another material attached to the back of the stone; triplets have an additional third layer at the top.

Natural opals, on the other hand, are solid throughout and have no artificial additions.

How to recognize synthetic opals?

One of the characteristics that sets synthetic opals apart is that they are much more porous than natural opals.

Synthetic opals also have a lower density compared to natural opals, and for this reason synthetics tend to be lighter.

When viewed under a microscope, synthetic varieties have a regular color pattern, whereas natural opals do not have the same regularity in color.

Another sign that the opal is synthetic is that it does not fluoresce under ultraviolet light.

Doublets and triplets typically appear darker and less translucent than natural opal because they have a layer attached to the back. Hard natural opals, on the other hand, are transparent or white.

When looking at the stone from the side, a natural opal should appear solid. Doublets and triplets, however, will appear layered.

Doublets have only two layers: real opal and a non-opal layer attached to it. You can see a thin, solid line where these two layers meet.

Natural opals that are attached to another stone also have a demarcation line, but it appears jagged rather than straight.

Triplets have a third, transparent layer in addition to the second; Essentially, triplets are made up of real opal sandwiched between a darker back and a clear top layer.

The base of the triplet will most likely look dark and a bit smooth, like glass or plastic.

The other side of the triplet will be covered with a transparent layer of quartz or plastic. When examining the stone from the side, you need to find this smooth coating and look through it.

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Fire opal, also known as boulder, was used by the Mayans and Aztecs. Now it is widely used in the manufacture of jewelry. In addition to its beautiful appearance, it has healing and magical properties.

Description of fire opal

Fire opal gets its name due to its rich red-orange color, which shines and shimmers in the sun and under bright artificial lighting. However, the mineral also has other shades: yellow, white, blue, green and black. There are also translucent and completely colorless stones.

The price of fire opal depends on the type: color, iridescence and transparency. For many jewelers, this gemstone has the highest value because its structure and color scheme are almost perfect. Regularly shaped diamonds are more common in nature than opals without defects.

Fire opals are used to make rings, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry. The high price is also due to the fact that this gem is rare in nature.

Characteristics of the mineral

Due to its fragility, stone is a soft mineral. It can crack under strong pressure and dissolve in alkalis. Due to its fragility, the mineral is difficult to process, which also affects its cost. The composition includes from 3 to 30% water. It is sensitive to high humidity and temperature.

There is no cleavage or birefringence in this type of gem; some specimens are an exception.

Varieties

Depending on the color scheme, there are several types of fire opal stones:

• Mexican;
• white;
• blue;
• honeysuckle.

Mexican fire opals are the most popular. They got their name from the place where they were mined. They are distinguished by their bright and pure orange color with a rich red tint that shimmers in different tones. Due to this, Mexican stones are the most expensive. Fire opal comes in yellow and brown shades, but the value of such minerals is much less.

The description and properties of white fire opal are the same as ordinary white hyalite. Such types of precious minerals as blue and honeysuckle are named due to their shades.

Fire stones are divided into noble and ordinary. Opals that have bright shades are called noble. This type of mineraloid is the most valuable among the existing ones.

Properties of fire opal

After purchasing a noble fire opal or jewelry made from it, the mineral begins to work for its owner. It is impossible to predict from which side its effect will manifest itself: good or bad. Upbringing, life values, worldview do not matter for a stone. He will protect any person if there is compatibility.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of the fire opal stone manifest themselves both on the physical and psycho-emotional levels. The mineral is capable of:

• cure cardiovascular diseases;
• have a beneficial effect on the nervous system;
• relieve stress, get out of depression;
• improve sleep quality;
• improve vision and cure ophthalmic diseases;
• normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• get rid of kidney problems;
• purify the blood;
• improve brain functioning, enhance immunity;
• cure women's diseases, in particular infertility.

This hyalite can predict the occurrence of health problems. A change in the color of the mineral indicates an approaching disease. It usually darkens and becomes dull.

Magic properties

Due to its magical properties, fire opal is used for ceremonies and rituals. With its help, they remove the evil eye and damage, block the influence of evil forces. It is a powerful amulet. If you wear rings with fire opal, earrings or any other jewelry, evil magicians will not be able to cast a curse or harm you in any way. In addition, this gialite protects the owner from talking behind his back, intrigues, evil tricks and enemies.

White magicians use the stone to discover the gift of foresight. This also applies to people with good intuition and a clean biofield. With its help, sorcerers analyze people's past mistakes and help correct them. Sometimes this radically changes the course of events, thanks to which a person’s life improves. Also, the magical properties of the gem allow it to:

• protect the house from thieves and force majeure;
• discover and realize talents, improve abilities;
• inspire to do new things or awaken creativity;
• help a person achieve his goals, accomplish his plans, turn dreams into reality;
• improve family relationships, rid the family of quarrels and disagreements;
• prevent betrayal and break-ups.

Ancient tribes believed that this gem could give happiness and love.

Due to its powerful energy, fire opal is not suitable for all people. For those who are calm and passive, it will cause anxiety and clouding of consciousness. For people who are doomed, disappointed in life, or who have experienced personal tragedy, the stone will help them find hope, peace of mind and cope with problems more easily.

Compatibility with Zodiac signs

When choosing jewelry with opal, take into account the energetic combination with it. If a person’s energy is significantly weaker than that of a mineral, it will only harm the owner: it will bring trouble, misfortune or illness. The stone will be a reliable talisman only for those who are compatible with it according to their zodiac sign.

The fire opal stone is highly compatible with Scorpios and Sagittarius. It enhances the energy of the former, increases their performance, helps them realize their dreams, and helps them achieve their goals. For the latter, the mineral protects from problems, troubles and evil forces, and helps maintain internal harmony.

The gem also goes well with Leos, helping them expand their worldview and get rid of unnecessary emotions. For Capricorns, hyalite gives self-confidence and relieves unreasonable anxiety and excitement. He endows Aries with inner peace and smoothes out his explosive nature.

Fire opal is contraindicated for the following zodiac signs:

• Calf;
• Twins;
• Virgo;
• Scales;
• Aquarius;
• Fish.

The stone is called fatal. Only individuals with strong character, will and energy can cope with it.

What kind of people is opal suitable for?

The energy of this hyalite combines well with the energy of creative individuals, especially those who seek to expand their horizons of knowledge and find inspiration. The gem constantly guides such people in the right direction, helps them create something new and develop creatively. Also, a talisman with opal is effective in the hands of teachers and doctors.

The amulet helps to survive any tragedy in life, keeping the mental state unchanged. It calms the nerves, normalizes the functioning of the heart and central nervous system. This precious mineral is able to improve family relationships, maintain warm feelings between partners, and get rid of quarrels and scandals. It also helps you find true love.

Jewelry with fire opal

The most effective talisman is jewelry with inserts of this gem, made of gold or silver. When combined with these materials, hyalite exhibits its greatest strength. It helps the wearer find harmony with himself and the outside world, achieve success in all aspects of life, protect a person from ill-wishers, various kinds of disasters and natural disasters. This mineraloid also helps to correct past mistakes, stop living in memories and realize reality.

Gifted jewelry with opal will not have powerful energy and will not be able to effectively protect the owner. Jewelry purchased personally, inherited and made to order are of great power.

Fire opal stone is a rare type of opal. And although opal is one of the most common minerals in the world, its fiery variety is not common. This is a noble stone with a high cost. It is valued by jewelers, connoisseurs of precious and semi-precious stones, esotericists and lithotherapists.

History and significance of the mineral

Fire opal is often called Mexican stone. The reason for this is that the most beautiful specimens are mined in Mexico. They have a pleasant, rich color, which is often characterized as fiery, as well as a pronounced play of light.

It is believed that the fire opal stone was known to the Aztecs. But when the Spaniards invaded their lands, the deposits and mines had to be abandoned. They were rediscovered only in the middle of the 19th century. At the same time, deposits were found in the area of ​​Magdalena, Esmeralda and Esperanza. Today, gems mined in Mexico are valued above all others. These fire opals are purchased either by private collectors or jewelers.

Interesting!

Fire opal is also sometimes called Girazole and Pyrophane.

There are three known types of this unique stone.

1. Fire Opal is the most valuable and popular fire opal. Its color is yellow-orange or fiery red. Prized by jewelers. Skilled craftsmen can make a unique piece of jewelry from such opal.
2. "Pinfire" or "flare" has a rich play of colors. It is the play of the mineral that determines its value. At the same time, stones with an abundance of orange and red shades are most valued.
3. “Contra-luz” has different shades and colors that shimmer regardless of the lighting and position of the stone.

Stone deposits

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Fire opal is a rare stone, but is found frequently. It is considered rare because only a small proportion of the gems found are suitable for jewelry. Industrial fire opal, which has a low cost and is not used by jewelers, is found in almost all corners of the planet: the USA, Ukraine (Carpathians), Russia (Transbaikalia), Slovakia, Mexico, Germany, Indonesia, Honduras, Czech Republic, Turkey.

High-quality fire opal stone is mined only in Mexico, Honduras, USA, Brazil and Kazakhstan. Specimens of this type are used to make jewelry.

Interesting!

The largest fire opal ever mined, weighing 143.2 carats, is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States.

Physical properties

The chemical formula of fire opal is SiO2NH2O. Impurities in the composition may include MgO, CaO, Fe2O3. What are the physical properties of fire opal?

• Usually has shades of red, yellow, brown, orange. Sometimes it is possible to have white, blue, green, black.
• May have the effect of pleochroism, birefringence, dispersion.
• The color of the dash is white.
• Transparent or translucent.
• Glass shine.
• Hardness 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale.
• Density 1.96-2.2 g/cm. cube
• Refraction 1.44-1.46.
• The fracture is conchoidal.
• There is no cleavage.

The magical properties of fire opal stone

When a fire opal “finds” its owner, it begins to gradually activate its magical power. But, despite the power of the stone, it is used very rarely in rituals; most often these are simple sessions.

• Fire opal helps to reveal a person’s talents, understand what makes him special, unique, and find his way in life.
• The properties of fire opal are used in predicting the future and past. The stone not only multiplies the power of a psychic, but can also give the gift of clairvoyance to a person who has not previously even tried to predict the future.
• In India, fire opal is used to determine a person's destiny. By the overflow of the mineral, shamans can determine the danger that threatens its owner.

The main disadvantage of fire opal is that it helps everyone indiscriminately, without separating good thoughts from evil, grace from vice.

Healing properties of fire opal

Even in ancient times, people used fire opal stone to treat various diseases. How do lithotherapists and healers in different countries use the mineral today?

• Fire opal is a powerful medicine for cardiovascular diseases. It treats low hemoglobin levels, blood pressure problems and more serious problems.
• People with vision problems should look at the fire opal for 15-20 minutes a day. It has a positive effect on visual acuity and even treats some eye diseases.
• When worn, the mineral “takes under protection” all the internal organs of a person, protecting them from any negative external influence. Infections, colds, and diseases affect the body less often, and the functioning of the immune system improves. In the 2nd century, there was an opinion that a person who wears a fire opal can resist any epidemic.
• The properties of fire opal can restore potency and have a positive effect on women's health (treats infertility).
• Effective in treating depression and nervous disorders. During therapy, it is necessary to rub the stone from time to time and peer into it. With its warm light it “warms”, helps you find yourself, understand the essence of life and get out of routine.
• If you apply a fire opal stone to a place of pain, it will relieve it and also give you a pleasant feeling of relaxation.
• Lithotherapists sometimes use it to treat cancer or prevent the appearance of cancerous tumors.

Which zodiac signs are suitable for fire opal?

Fire opal has strong fiery energy, and it is not for nothing that people call it a fire stone. Fire is a dangerous, active element; if used incorrectly, it can bring a lot of trouble, and therefore fire opals can only be worn by those people for whom they are suitable.

• will strengthen your own energy when wearing the mineral and will be able to increase your performance.
• receives powerful protection from fire opal. It protects representatives of the sign from any negative influence, and also helps to achieve their goals.
• The fire opal stone is suitable and. Under its influence, this zodiac sign will be able to cope faster and better with unnecessary emotions and impulsiveness.
• When wearing a fire opal, she will be able to become open and cope with self-doubt and anxiety.

Everyone else should either refrain from wearing the stone or keep it to a minimum.

How to distinguish an original from a fake?

In 1964, the first patent was issued for the manufacture of artificial fire opal. Since then, beautiful synthetic stones have become very common throughout the world. They are much easier to handle, can be cleaned, and may even be harder than real opal, but they have almost no value. How to distinguish the original?

• There are no repeating patterns inside a real fire opal. This is a chaotic pattern that will never alternate or be copied.
• Fake stones usually have an internal dark line that can be seen when the stone is viewed in bright sunlight.
• If you hold the mineral in your fingers in the sun, multi-colored rays emanating from the stone will “play” on them.
• The color of real stone is uniform, beautiful, natural.

Before purchasing a stone, you should ask the seller for a certificate, which will confirm that the mineral is real and provide detailed information about it.

How to care for the mineral?

Fire opal is a porous mineral. It must be worn carefully and carefully stored in a separate soft jewelry box or bag. To prevent the fire opal stone from becoming dirty, it should be wiped with a soft cloth and polished about once a month. It is also important to ensure that the box where it lies is clean at all times.

In order for the fire opal to always have a rich shine, it must be immersed in a glass of water at room temperature for 1-2 hours about once a month. The fact is that opal contains up to 15% moisture, which it loses over time. If this is not done, the shine of the stone will soon disappear. Such jewelry must be washed in soapy water or simply under running water. You cannot use detergents containing alkali; they will harm the stone.