Opalite Crystal Egg Polished Man-Made Opalescent Glass Specimen from Madagascar with COA

Description

Genuine Opalite Crystal Egg from Madagascar

This listing features a beautifully polished Opalite Crystal Egg, a highly collectible piece carved and finished to showcase its luminous opalescent qualities. The photograph shows the exact specimen you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included for accurate sizing. Each Opalite Egg comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring it is a genuine specimen of its kind.

About Opalite

Opalite is a man-made opalescent glass, created to imitate the shimmering, light-diffusing qualities of natural opal. It is also referred to by other names such as argenon, sea opal, or opal moonstone. Despite being synthetic, Opalite is highly prized in the crystal and mineral market for its beauty, translucence, and soft play of colour under different lighting conditions. When exposed to light, it often displays gentle blue and milky-white hues, with flashes of golden or rainbow tones depending on the angle of illumination.

The use of Opalite is not only aesthetic but also symbolic, with many collectors appreciating its luminous qualities and ethereal glow. While it does not occur naturally, Opalite captures the essence of opal simulants and is sometimes used to enhance or market lower-grade varieties of common opal.

Mineralogical and Visual Characteristics

Opalite has a smooth glassy texture with excellent polish, allowing its opalescence to be highlighted to maximum effect. Its translucence means that when held up to light, it radiates with a captivating inner glow. The colours shift between soft blues, creams, and subtle rainbow-like tones, creating a visually striking specimen that draws attention in any display.

Although synthetic, Opalite is crafted with care to replicate the qualities of natural opal and moonstone, making it an appealing choice for collectors and decorative purposes alike. Its durability allows it to be carved into elegant forms such as eggs, spheres, or figurines, each piece unique in its light-play and character.

Collectible Crystal Egg Form

Crystal and mineral eggs are highly collectible items that combine aesthetic appeal with symbolic meaning. The egg shape has long been associated with fertility, renewal, and life, making these pieces not only visually striking but also deeply meaningful. This polished Opalite Egg demonstrates the interplay of light across its curved surface, creating a soothing and luminous effect.

Whether displayed in a mineral cabinet, used as a meditation aid, or admired as a decorative ornament, this Opalite Egg is an elegant and versatile specimen.

Origin and Craftsmanship

This Opalite Egg has been carefully carved and polished in Madagascar, a region well-known for producing high-quality mineral carvings. Madagascar’s artisans are highly skilled in shaping crystals and minerals into collectible forms, ensuring that each piece is both beautiful and enduring.

Authenticity Guarantee

All of our minerals and crystals are 100% genuine specimens. This Opalite Crystal Egg comes with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying its nature and origin. The exact specimen shown in the photographs is the one you will receive, ensuring complete transparency and confidence in your purchase.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions so this listing will change after you purchase. The scale cube in the photo is 1cm to give a visual size.

 

Location: Madagascar