Fire Opals

Posted by Annette Dlugosz on November 18, 1998 at 13:01:51:

I am very much interested in obtaining a true black opal (not a triplicate). I want a finished stone, not free form, any color variety. How much do I have to spend for a good stone?

My question, though, is: I am confused as to what a "fire opal" is. From gem books, my understanding is that a "fire opal" is a (usually) red stone, that is faceted, somewhat like a topaz, for instance. Yet I recently purchased what was described as a "fire opal" but which looks like a true white opal (to me) with great flashes of red/orange fire. It is a lovely stone, but what, in fact, is a "fire opal"?

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• Re: Fire Opals Peter Brusaschi 08:31:42 11/23/98 (1)
  • Thanks for the Opal Pricing Guidelines!! Barbara Spear 12:27:28 11/27/98 (0)

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: I am very much interested in obtaining a true black opal (not a triplicate). I want a finished stone, not free form, any color variety. How much do I have to spend for a good stone? : My question, though, is: I am confused as to what a "fire opal" is. From gem books, my understanding is that a "fire opal" is a (usually) red stone, that is faceted, somewhat like a topaz, for instance. Yet I recently purchased what was described as a "fire opal" but which looks like a true white opal (to me) with great flashes of red/orange fire. It is a lovely stone, but what, in fact, is a "fire opal"?

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