The biggest difference between an Opal and a Fire Opal?
The base color of the Gem.
Milky: Orange-y
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| Opal Pendant |
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| Fire Opal Lariat |
Both have flashes of color from within the Gem.
An Opal, whether from Australia, Ethiopia, or Brazil will show flashes of all colors of the Rainbow.
A Fire Opal, whether from Mexico, Central America, or US, will show flashes of predominantly Reds, Yellows, and Oranges.
OPAL FIRE OPAL
Enhance Creativity Awaken Inner Fire
Release Anger Release of Bottled Up Emotions-quickly, possibly
Claim Self Worth Increases Self-Confidence
Helps Express TRUE Self Revitalize and Reenergize
Release Inhibitions Helps Heal Traumas of Past
Intensify Emotions Amplifies Energy
Helps Find Love Attracts Money and Customers
Both are Fragile. Softer Gemstones that require a little extra caution and care.
Avoidance of high heat, drying out, and bumping against hard surfaces. Simple damp cloth for polishing.
BUT, the Beauty of the Gem makes the precautions well worth the effort.
Simple Photographs of Opal are difficult, because the Beauty of the Gem is in the Colorplay. Colorplay that is usually only visible while viewing from multiple angles. SO video is my go to.
