Pink Opal earrings, pendants and ring in Sterling Silver.
Pink Opal Gem Guide and Properties Chart
Pink opal is a variety of common opal that is known for its milky-pink color and is primarily sourced from Peru, though other deposits exist in places like Australia, the United States, and Mexico. It has a hardness of about 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale and a waxy to vitreous luster. Metaphysically, pink opal is associated with emotional healing, love, and tranquility, often linked to the heart chakra.
Physical and origin information
- Color: Typically ranges from pale pink to a medium rose, often described as opaque or translucent with an appearance like porcelain. The color can be influenced by manganese.
- Origin: The most well-known source is Peru, where it’s often called Peruvian or Andean opal. Other locations include Mexico, the United States, and Australia, with Australian pink opal being a distinct variety of opalized radiolarite.
- Hardness: Ranging from approximately 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it moderately soft and susceptible to scratches and fractures.
- Luster: Exhibits a vitreous to waxy luster when polished.
- Composition: A hydrated form of silica that belongs to the Common Opal group.