A stone with a distinct personality, enhanced by its firey undercurrents.
Gemstone Family: Quartz
Colour: Red
Crystal symmetry: Amorphous
Origin: Australia, Brazil, Slovakia, Mexico, South Africa, United States
Durability: Mohs Hardness: 5.5 - 6.5
Care: Clean using soapy water and a soft cloth.
History: The Mayans and Aztecs called fire opal "quetzalitzlipyollitli", which means the "stone of the bird of paradise". This gemstone was used frequently in mosaics and rituals of the time.