Opal Crystals
OPAL
♥ Love ♥ Loyalty ♥ Peace ♥ Consciousness ♥ Faithfulness
Wikipedia says that this is what Opals are - hydrated amorphous form of silica (Si0. 2 nH20); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals.
♥ Love ♥ Loyalty ♥ Peace ♥ Consciousness ♥ Faithfulness
Wikipedia says that this is what Opals are - hydrated amorphous form of silica (Si0. 2 nH20); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals.
Opal Associations
14th Anniversary gemstone
Birthstone - October
Element - Water
Vibration - Number 8
Typical colors - white, pink, black, beige, blue, yellow, brown, orange, red, green, purple
Opals are emotional crystals and they reflect the mood of the wearer sometimes they even intensify the emotions and release inhibitions sort of like alcohol, no not like alcohol that was a joke lol. Opals do encourage both freedom and independence as well as enhance cosmic consciousness and induce psychic and mystical visions. Not only that but Opals have been known to stimulate originality and creativity. Opals are great for releasing anger and enhance your self worth, aiding in accessing and expressing your true self. If you are in need of a memory boost Opals can help you with that as well encourage an interest in the arts. By wearing Opals you can bring loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity.
The name Opal is derived from the Latin word opalus as well as the Sanskirt upala, meaning 'precious stone.'
In Roman civilization Opals were linked with good luck and hope. The belief in France was that Opals could render its wearer invisible, allowing him or her to steal without being caught. (I am laughing inside right now excuse me for just one moment)... ok moments over.
There is an Australian legend about a gigantic Opal which governs the stars, human love and the gold within the mines. Australia produces 97% of the worlds opals, however deposits of opals have been found in Brazil, Mexico, Peru and the United States.
Precious opals are formed by a secondary process through the solidification of silicic acid gel forms tiny silicon dioxide globules between which up to 2% water and gas still remain enclosed. it is the bending of light by these globules that give the opals its wonderful display of colors. It shows a variety of flashing colors called fire or opalescence. The fire appears as flecks or sparkles of vivid colors floating on top of the background. They may be pretty however honestly not as pretty as the natural opals found all around the world.
There are three basic types of precious opal, boulder opal, black opal and white opal. The basic healing properties apply to all types however Black Opal and White Opal have their own qualities which are exclusively their own.
Boulder Opal forms in ironstone boulders in Queensland. This type of opal is often cut with the ironstone left on the back, as the opal seam is usually pretty thin. Leaving the ironstone on the back means that boulder opals can be very dark and beautiful in color. The opal forms within the cavities of the boulders in both vertical and horizontal cracks. Boulders vary in shape and size, from as small as a pea, to as big as a family car. Boulder Opal has a tendency to cleave; when cleaved the "split" leaves two faces of the opal, with a naturally polished face.
Black Opal is characterized by a dark body tone causing brightness of color which is unmatched by lighter opals. Black Opals are usually mined in Lighting Ridge, New South Wales, and are the most famous, and sought-after type of opal. The term 'black opal' does not mean that the stone is completely black (a common mistake), it simply means the stone has a dark body tone in comparison to white opal.
White Opal is also known as 'milky opal', white opal features light white body tones,
and is mined in South Australia. White opal is more common and because of its body tone, generally does not show the color as well as black opal. White opals can still be absolutely magnificent in color if good quality stone is found.
Opal and Physical Health
Black precious opals can be helpful in breaking up densities in the body, such as tumors and cysts.
White precious opals help strengthen the skin, hair and fingernails. It can also be used for skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.
The high water content of opals assist your to shift your emotions through to self awareness.
Opals stimulate originality and dynamic creativity, it helps in accessing and expressing your true self. Opals are absorbent and reflective. They pick up on thoughts and feelings, amplify them and send them back. Opals are karmic stones sending you the message "what you put out there comes back to you three fold'. They are a protective stone, if you program it correctly you will become invisible and unnoticeable to others.
Opals have always been associated with love and passion, desire and eroticism. It is a
seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions. Opals can act as emotional stabilizers, but the stone may scatter energy and the user needs to be well centered before using opals to explore or induce feelings, or to have other stones standing by to help integration. Opals show you what your emotional state has been in the past and teaches you how to take responsibility for how you are feeling now. It encourages you to send out positive emotions. Wearing opals have been said to bring loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity to you but they may also increase fickleness if the person is inclined that way in the first place. Opals are used to send healing to the earth's energy field, repairing depletion's and re-energize and stabilize the grid.
Black precious opals help you face your darkest fears, It assists those who wish to overcome phobias, anxiety attacks, chronic worry and other manifestations of fear energy.
White precious opals will bring to the surface of your consciousness whatever emotional patterns need to be cleared. This can sometimes create a period of intense emotional sensitivity when you first begin working with this stone. After this initial period of cleansing, however, it will assist you in becoming more positive and loving.
Opals and the Mind
Opals make us light hearted, sometimes even a little light headed. They encourage spontaneity, poetry and an interest in the arts of Muses. Opals are supportive when encountering mental obstacles. Use this stone to gain the perspective needed to make the shift from distraction to action. Opals amplify traits and bring characteristics to the surface for transformation. They increase self-worth as well as help you to understand your full potential.
Opal and Physical Health
Opal has health enhancing effects because it strengthens the will to live. Opal is beneficial for the health of your eyes, kidneys and skin.
Black precious opals incorporate light into the dark void, it is a powerful stone for the
spiritual warrior, who must enter the darkness carrying the light of consciousness. It can help those who have come to facilitate the crossing over of spirits and ghosts to the higher realms. Opal is a powerful shamanic stone and can facilitate the journey to the lower world.potential.
spiritual warrior, who must enter the darkness carrying the light of consciousness. It can help those who have come to facilitate the crossing over of spirits and ghosts to the higher realms. Opal is a powerful shamanic stone and can facilitate the journey to the lower world.potential.
White precious opals can be called upon to bring angelic energy into your energy field. It is extremely useful in infusing the aura with full spectrum energy and can help you sense your spiritual guides more strongly.
Common Opal Overview
Common Opals have the same chemical compositions as quartz (silicon dioxide) but also contains 1 to 2 percent water and is not crystallized. It is transparent to semi opaque and occurs in veins or nodules inside cavities or cracks in silica rick rocks.
Common opals may be any of several different colors, but they are generally opaque and do not show any of the play of color exhibited by precious opal. Common opal is found in many locations, but the best pink and blue specimens are found in Peru. Common opals vibrate at a lower frequency and gentler intensity than the precious opals, and this enhances its calming and soothing effects on the emotional body. They are well suited for sensitive people who are easily overwhelmed by more powerful stones, or for those who are overburdened with stress and need stones that will help them relax. Each color, of course, offers a somewhat different emphasis. They are grounding for the emotional body and are excellent stones to alleviate worry, chronic stress, and depression. They have a palette of colors including white, brown, honey, orange, blue, green and red. Common opals can opals can also occur with a branched form resembling a tree.
Common opal overview
Common opals have the same chemical composition as quartz (silicon dioxide) but also contains 1 to 2 percent water and is not crystallized. It is transparent to semi opaque and occurs in veins or nodules inside cavities or cracks in silica rick rocks.common opals may be any of several different colors, but they are generally opaque and do not show any of the play of color exhibited by precious opal. Common opal is found in many locations, but the best Pink and Blue specimens are found in Peru.
Common opals vibrate at a lower frequency and gentler intensity than the precious opals, and this enhances its calming and soothing effects on the emotional body. They are well suited for sensitive people who are easily overwhelmed by more powerful stones, or for those who are overburdened with stress and need stones that will help them relax. Each color, of course, offers a somewhat different emphasis.
They are grounding for the emotional body and are an excellent stone to alleviate worry, chronic stress, and depression. They have a palette of colors including white, brown, honey, orange, blue, green and red. Common opals can also occur with a branched from resembling a tree.
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