noun
- a fire opal that shows a reddish glow in bright light
- a type of opal that displays a play of colors, especially red or orange tones
Usage: gemstone term; also called girasol
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The jeweler displayed a beautiful girosol in the shop window.
- Girosol opals are prized by collectors for their warm, glowing appearance.
- The girosol's reddish hue becomes more pronounced when held up to sunlight.
- She inherited a ring set with a rare girosol from her grandmother.