Ohhh, look at the pretty cloudy sky blue shinyite!
Like a summer sky with white puffy clouds,
it exudes a sense of peace and tranquility.
As it should - Blue and white, the two primary colors often found in Opalite, are associated with peace, tranquility and purity. Natural Opalite is usually found in Africa and Brazil, although there are man made Opalites created by opalizing glass, creating stunning colors.
So how is natural Opal formed as opposed to man made Opal?
Natural Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide and water. As water runs down through the earth, it picks up silica from sandstone and carries the solution into cracks and voids caused by natural faults or decomposing fossils. When the water evaporates, the silica deposit is left behind. They are commonly formed by volcanic activity, but it's pretty darn rare.
Most Opalite is man-made and made of glass. The glass is often composed of dolomite and metal to best replicate natural opal's volcanic conditions. As with any glass, the process starts melting raw materials down to a liquid, then allowing the mixture to cool and solidify. This process results in a beautiful more readily available stone.
Chakra Inspired Opalite Obelisk
Either way, Opalite is a pretty cool stone. For crystal healers, Opalite is steeped in profound symbolism. It is considered to be emblematic of youthful optimism, playfulness and resilience. In addition, this stone is believed to improve communication on all levels, especially the spiritual. It is used to remove energy blockages of the the chakras and considered emotionally helpful in assisting in transitions of any kind, engendering persistence and strength.
Just don't leave it in water!
Opalite is only a moderately hard mineral with a value of 5-6.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which is just above the minimum value required for minerals to survive underwater. As a result, prolonged immersion in water will dull the appearance and damage the stone.
Not to worry, this doesn't detract from it's luminous beauty and many intrinsic benefits of the crystal. It is after all the stone of love!
Want to learn more about this fascinating stone? Visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchys carries a number of books to increase your understanding of this and many other stones and crystals. They also carry a variety of products containing Opalite to pair with your favorite outfits, use in rituals, and adorn your home. Click on the links below to view a sample of the products available.
Opalite Frog
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