Mexican Cherry 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

    This reddish fire opal is referred as "cherry opal".

  • Enhancements

    Mexican cherry opal is not enhanced.

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  • Gemstone Family

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

Calibrated Mexican Cherry Opal
Calibrated Mexican Cherry 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.

  • AAA Eye clean, medium orangish red, faceted, excellent cut.

Mexican Cherry Opal Quality AAA
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
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.
 
  AAA
4mm
0.14 ct.
6mm
0.50 ct.