Fire Opal
Opal GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.0 (5.5-6.5) |
| Typical Size | 1-20 carats (commercial: 2-10 carats; larger stones available) |
| Typical Price Range | $50-500 per carat (commercial: $100-300; Mexican with play of color $300-500+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$200.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$54.48
per carat
Sold Price
$11.42
per carat
My Price
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per carat
Hunt Target Price
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per carat
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NEUTRAL
45.62
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
45
Buy This Gem
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Orange to red opal; Mexican material with play of color is most valued.
Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; Mexican material with play of color commands premium.
Investment Description: Popular orange gem; limited investment potential; fashion-driven; Mexican material with play of color has some collector value.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qualitygemsmine | $43.90/ct | - | - | - |
| waranyugemsmart | $40.13/ct | - | - | - |
| gemex | $27.12/ct | - | $29.75/ct | - |
| preciouscarats | $27.11/ct | - | - | - |
| mogokstone | $25.56/ct | - | - | - |
| crysta1gems | $24.56/ct | - | $60.16/ct | - |
| gemsmine | $20.96/ct | - | - | - |
| allsapphires | $14.47/ct | - | $83.14/ct | - |
| galleria | $12.74/ct | - | - | - |
| kkljewelsland | $12.33/ct | - | - | - |
| $10.91/ct | $0.04/ct | - | - | |
| thedivinegemz | $10.22/ct | - | - | - |
| puti | $10.13/ct | - | - | - |
| perfectgems | $9.94/ct | - | - | - |
| uniqueemerald | $9.45/ct | - | - | - |
| jintaragems | $5.59/ct | - | $156.15/ct | - |
| natthidagems | $5.11/ct | - | - | - |
| iahgems | $3.53/ct | - | - | - |
| imaangemscollection | $3.22/ct | - | - | - |
| haniyagemsc | $1.58/ct | - | - | - |
| thegemportal | $1.09/ct | - | - | - |
| yourgiftstop | - | - | $158.27/ct | - |
| shahim2015 | - | - | $95.98/ct | $30.00/ct |
| gemstar | - | - | $24.67/ct | - |
| simplygems | - | - | $7.97/ct | - |
| fakhr | - | - | $5.31/ct | $0.21/ct |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Uncommon | x1.30 | - |
| Ethiopia | Uncommon | x1.15 | - |
Color Variants
No color variants found for this gem.
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Current Listings
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Other gems in the Opal Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Opal | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | - | $6.84/ct |
| Fire Opal | Fashion/Trend Gems | $200.00/ct | $54.48/ct | $11.42/ct |
| Hyalite | Non-Investment Gems | $60.00/ct | $674.90/ct | $15.50/ct |
| Peruvian Opal | Non-Investment Gems | $35.00/ct | - | $0.54/ct |
| Boulder Opal | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | - | - |
| Opal | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | $7.03/ct | $9.13/ct |
| White Opal | Non-Investment Gems | $25.00/ct | - | $1.85/ct |
| Crystal Opal | Fashion/Trend Gems | $20.00/ct | $34.74/ct | $10.05/ct |
| Jelly Opal | Non-Investment Gems | $18.00/ct | - | - |
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