Precious Fire Opal
A variety of 'Fire Opal' [Opal]
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About Precious Fire Opal
Fire Opal displaying a play of colour.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9815 (as Precious Fire Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9815:7 (as Precious Fire Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
Synonyms of Precious Fire Opal
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Precious Fire Opal associated with 'Precious Opal' | SiO2 · nH2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Precious Fire Opal
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References for Precious Fire Opal
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Localities for Precious Fire Opal
Showing 4 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Ethiopia | |
| Locality description +1 other reference |
Mexico | |
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USA | |
| Christopher N. Wentzell |
| USGS Bull 1538D |
San Juan del Río Municipality, Queretaro, Mexico