Mexican Fire Opal Gemstones

  • Hardness

    5.5 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Australia, former Czechoslovakia, U.S., Brazil, Mexico and southern Africa. Opal and tourmaline are the birthstones of the month of October.

  • Appearance

    Orangish yellow to dark red. The reddish fire opal is sometimes called "cherry opal".

  • Enhancements

    Mexican fire opal is not enhanced.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

  • Gemstone Family

    Mexican Fire Opal is a member of the Opal gemstone family.

Mexican Fire Opal
Mexican Fire Opal

OPL608
OPL608
 0.46 ct., 'AA' Grade
7.0x5.0mm Oval Cut
Medium Light
Vivid Orange
Very Slightly Included
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Mexican Fire Opal

Calibrated Mexican Fire Opal
Calibrated Mexican Fire Opal

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • AA Eye clean, medium to dark orange, faceted, good cut.

Mexican Fire Opal Quality AA
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
Round CutRound Cut
2mm
0.04 ct.
2.5mm
0.04 ct.
3mm
0.07 ct.
3.5mm
0.13 ct.
4mm
0.17 ct.
4.5mm
0.24 ct.
5mm
0.35 ct.
6mm
0.55 ct.
 
  AA
Oval CutOval Cut
4x3mm
0.11 ct.
5x3mm
0.15 ct.
6x4mm
0.30 ct.
7x5mm
0.50 ct.
8x6mm
0.85 ct.
9x7mm
1.25 ct.
10x8mm
1.80 ct.
 
  AA
Pear CutPear Cut
5x3mm
0.14 ct.
6x4mm
0.25 ct.
7x5mm
0.42 ct.
8x5mm
0.52 ct.
 
  AA
Trillion CutTrillion Cut
4mm
0.14 ct.
6mm
0.50 ct.

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