Fire Opal
Mexico is famous for its “Fire Opal” gemstone. It is defined
as a transparent to translucent stone with an orange to red body color which
may or may not show a play of color.
What are its origins?
Opal was first discovered in the Mexican state of Queretaro
in 1835, near San Juan del Rio and Tequisquiapan. Opal occurrences are fairly
widespread in the northern volcanic regions of Mexico, and some are found in
Guatemala and Honduras. Pre-Columbian relics in anthropology museums show that
the Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans used and traded opal, along with jade and other
semiprecious stones.
If you want your own piece of fire, you can find it at Mexico Sterling today!
