Tec-9 | Cracked Opal

Origin Story

The Tec-9 Cracked Opal, released on September 14, 2017, as part of the China, are you ready? update and The Spectrum 2 Collection, features a distinctive visual theme. It is hand-painted to resemble cracked, ancient wood with an underlying opal. The skin's flavor text, "Doubles as a mood ring," suggests a visually reactive or color-shifting impression.

Drop Chance

Tec-9 | Cracked Opal is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Spectrum 2 Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Spectrum 2 Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($7.29): The hand-painted cracked wood pattern and underlying opal effect are fully intact, showing no signs of wear.
• Minimal Wear ($0.52): Minor abrasions begin to appear on the surface, subtly affecting the cracked wood texture.
• Field-Tested ($0.39): Noticeable wear and scuffs are present, causing the cracked wood design to appear more faded in areas.
• Well-Worn ($0.30): Significant paint loss and scratching are visible, further obscuring the intricate cracked wood and opal details.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.28): The finish is heavily degraded with extensive paint removal, revealing much of the underlying base material beneath the original design.

Model

Cracked Opal uses the legacy Tec-9 model, introduced with China, are you ready? on September 14, 2017. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Tec-9 | Cracked Opal is primarily found by opening a Spectrum 2 Case. As a Mil-Spec grade skin, it can also be obtained through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Spectrum 2 Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, players can acquire this skin from the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or various case opening and skin trading sites.

Price Range

Tec-9 | Cracked Opal ranges from $0.28 (Battle-Scarred) to $7.29 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.39. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $0.38. The 90-day median is $0.37. The all-time median is $0.09. Volume averages 74 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been hand painted to resemble cracked, ancient wood with an underlying opal. The skin's flavor text, "Doubles as a mood ring," suggests a visually reactive or color-shifting quality. The most visible first-person elements of the Tec-9 are its receiver and magazine.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Tec-9 Cracked Opal's design, featuring cracked wood over an opal underlayer, suggests compatibility with stickers that complement iridescent and earthy tones.