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Opalite

A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About OpaliteHide

Synthetic opalized glass used in jewelry.
Also used for impure, colored variety of common opal.
Confusing and unnecessary designation, should be avoided.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
5984
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5984:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
e1b80935-dc20-4b1d-8500-85b694271937

Synonyms of OpaliteHide

Other Language Names for OpaliteHide

German:Opalit
Spanish:Opalita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Opalite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
4 photos of Opalite associated with CinnabarHgS
2 photos of Opalite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
2 photos of Opalite associated with Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
2 photos of Opalite associated with RadtkeiteHg2+3S2ICl
1 photo of Opalite associated with Agate
1 photo of Opalite associated with Manganese Oxides
1 photo of Opalite associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Opalite associated with OpalSiO2 · nH2O

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for OpaliteHide

References for OpaliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for OpaliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Western Australia
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Bulong Goldfield
Kim McDonald collection
New Zealand
 
  • Waikato Region
    • Thames-Coromandel District
      • Coromandel peninsula
Essence of Microscope (2012)
Spain
 
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
González (2023)
Turkey
 
  • Balikesir Province
    • Sindirgi District
      • Mumcu
Oygür (1997)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Graham County
MRDS database Dep. ID #10014841
MRDS database Dep. ID #10094706.
      • Whitlock Mountains
        • Dry Mountain
MRDS database Dep. ID #10014840
  • California
    • Modoc County
      • Warner Mountains
        • Little Meadow campground
- (2005)
    • Mono County
      • Bodie Hills
        • Bridgeport Mining District
          • Potato Peak
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 117. +2 other references
    • San Bernardino County
      • Cady Mountains
        • Afton
Chapman
Perry
    • Yolo County
      • Coast Ranges
        • Knoxville Mining District
          • Knoxville area
Aubury (1903) +1 other reference
  • Georgia
Gems and Minerals of America- Jay Ellis ...
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Eastgate Mining District
- (2005)
  • Oregon
    • Lake County
      • Glass Buttes
174. +1 other reference
173. +1 other reference
 
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