Description
Natural Hand-Cut Mexican Fire Opal 1.6 ct – Red/Orange – Faceted Delta – 9 mm. Fire opal is valued for its rich color rather than play-of-color, and this example shows very good brightness and clarity for the material. Cut: Faceted Delta Cut. Gemstone: Natural Fire Opal. Fire opal is softer than quartz and should be set and worn with care. This listing features a natural Mexican fire opal, faceted in an attractive Delta-style cut. The stone displays a vivid red-orange body color typical of fine fire opal from Mexico. Fire opal is valued for its rich color rather than play-of-color, and this example shows very good brightness and clarity for the material. Gem comes in original labeled container. Details: Gemstone: Natural Fire Opal Origin: Mexico Weight: 1.6 carats Measurements: 9 x 9 x 6 mm Cut: Faceted Delta Cut Color: Red / Orange Transparency: Transparent to translucent Treatments: None known Play-of-color: None (normal for fire opal) This stone comes from a lapidary teaching / collector collection and has been carefully stored. Fire opal is softer than quartz and should be set and worn with care. The photos show the exact stone you will receive.