Fire Opals

Beautiful video of a free form fire opal from Brilanti Fine Art. Notice the beautiful reflections of the colors when in the sunlight. We hope you enjoy. For sale please message me if your interested.

The Natural and Real Fire opals are delicate gemstones and do require a bit of opal care. Opals in general have a high level of water content. In fact, the water content can constitute up to 21% of its weight. This is the reason why opals are vulnerable to 'crazing' caused by dehydration. If an opal is allowed to dry, it will crack and fade. The drying will cause cracks and fissures that reach the surface. It is very important to always properly store and maintain your opal... stone to protect it from drying out. Opals are very sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations. When storing opal, it is highly reccommended to place a moist cloth or cotton ball inside a sealed plastic bag along with the opal to prevent dehydration. Opals are fairly soft and because their hardness ranges from 5.5 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale, they can be easily scratched. A sizeable component of ordinary dust is quartz, which measures up to 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Since opals are 5.5 to 6.5 in hardness, simply wiping the dust off an opal will gradually reduce its desirable polish. Fire opal stones can be cleaned or rinsed under warm water with a soft clean cloth. Never use bleach, chemicals or any ultrasonic cleaners to clean your opal stone. The vibrations alone can cause an opal stone to crack. Always remove opal jewelry before engaging in household chores or any vigorous sports or activities.

How To Care For Opals Clean them using warm soapy water (not hot water) and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and chemical cleaners Avoid wearing Opal Jewelry in areas that have a harsh environment. This includes gardening or doing the dishes.

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