Lovely cut and polished purple Opal tower. Purple opal is considered a stone of enhancement. Purple Opal, which is also known as Morado Opal, Opal Royale or Violet Flame Opal, is a variety of different Opal that was recently discovered somewhere in central Mexico in 2011. It mainly crystallizes in the form of masses & nodules without the usual “fire” one thinks when seeing Opal. The purple within this mineral is actually caused by very small pieces of Fluorite and Silica inclusions. You will mainly find this mineral cut into cabochons, although occasionally one may find this Opal variety tumbled.
Approximate measurements: 6.25 inches tall x 2 inches in diameter.
Origin: Mexico