Mexican Jelly 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

    Colorless to Orangish yellow to dark red, usually with exceptional fire. These opal are generally cut en-cabochon. They are similar to the Mexican Matrix Opal, except they are maxtrix free.

  • Enhancements

    Mexican jelly opal is not enhanced.

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  • Gemstone Family

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

Mexican Jelly Opal
Mexican Jelly Opal

OPL558
OPL558
 2.03 ct., 'AA' Grade
10.2x8.2mm Cabochon, Pear Cut
Medium Light
Strong Orange
Translucent
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
With red fire.
Orange Opal

OPL595
OPL595
 1.02 ct.
12.3x7.0mm Cabochon, Pear Cut
Medium Light
Vivid Yellowish Orange
Translucent
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Mexican Jelly Opal

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