Loose Rough Fire Opals
Fire opals, called Mexican opals, are unique in the lush and wonderful world of the opals as its fiery, warm glow captivates jewel enthusiasts around the world.
Fire opals were already admired in ancient times, India Central America . Today, the Fire opals are regarded as the national gemstone of Mexico
The color comes from traces of iron oxide that gives Fire opals its radiant, fiery glow. With a hardness of only 6 to 6.5, Fire opals, like all opals, are quite delicate and require a protective setting to avoid damage, especially when the gem is worn on a ring.
Despite that fact that Fire opals are usually transparent, Fire opals are still considered a top quality gemstone. Fire opals are usually faceted, but cabochon cuts are common as well. Oval cabochons are the classical shape of valuable Fire opals as this cut truly brings out the rich, radiant glow that makes Fire opal gems famous.
In gem therapy, loose Fire opals are known help and improve red corpuscle and blood disorders, depression, apathy, and lethargy. Some owners say that the glow of Fire opals help install courage, stamina, willpower, energy, as well as positive effects on the mind.
