Opalite
Opalite
Published: June 2014
Modified: August 2021
Opalite is a man-made opalescent glass. When opalite is placed against a dark backdrop, it takes on a luminous blue or pink glow. Blue opalite has even been confused for moonstone at times.
General Information
Common Name
Opalite
Species
Opalite
Transparency
Translucent-Transparent
Refractive Index
1.500-1.520
Optic Character
NA
Optic Sign
NA
Polariscope Reaction
Anomalous Double Refraction (ADR), Singly Refractive (SR)
Fluorescence
SWUV: Variable
LWUV: Variable
LWUV: Variable
Hardness
5
Toughness
Poor
Inclusions
Air bubbles or swirls
Luster
Dull, Vitreous
Fracture
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Crystal System
NA
Opalite Colors
-
Blue -
White -
Pink -
Multi-color -
Colorless
Alternate Names
Opal simulate, glass
Countries of Origin
Unknown; China
Care
Normal Care