Opal Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Opal Stone
Chemical Formula:	SiO2 . nH2O
Chemical Composition:	hydrated form of silica
Crystal System:	Amorphous
Lustre:	Vitreous, Waxy, Greasy, Dull
Transparency:	Transparent, Translucent
Colour:	Colourless, White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange, Green, Brown, Black, Blue
Streak:	White
Hardness:	5.5 - 6.5 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	None Observed
Fracture:	Irregular/Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Density:	1.9 - 2.3
Refractive Index:	1.400 - 1.460

Opal Gemstone Properties

The Opal is an exception gemstone which is not crystalline but is composed of hardened silica gel. Pure Opal is colourless but apparently due to the presence of impurities imparts it various colours ranging from black, red to blue. It is amorphous in structure and its nature ranges from diaphanous to opaque.

Opal Stone Healing Properties

The Opal especially the black one is known to be felicitous stone. It scares away the evil eye and provides a protective shield for the people who travel to far- away lands. It also acts as a blockage for the scary dreams and erases them from your psyche. It embellishes your mental dexterity and reinforces you with motivation and bolsters you with energy. It fosters self- confidence and espouses a sense of realization that self- confidence is not at all based on external factors it comes from within and from our within and our way of apprehending. It is salutary to generate a sense of realization that all the anchored beliefs and acquired behaviours should be casted in favour of your own self.

Opal Crystal Special Properties and Uses

The numerous varieties of opal have various dexterities. The Opal gemstone is perfectly rounded stone that proves felicitous and prompts sound understanding of your core self, and aids you in relieving you from physical ailments. It is extremely beneficial for men suffering from erectile dis- function. It sooths you and frees you from mental and physical ailment of all sorts.

Opal Magical Properties

People have a misconception that Opal is a stone of sorrow and misfortune. But it is as colourful as other stones and imbibe the same beautiful and guarding qualities as the other stones. It is salutary to cast every type of spell involving magical needs. It serves as a protection shield. It empowers you with psychic endowments and it also aids you to recapitulate past incarnations.

Fire opals are quite often used in casting spells for gaining money. They are propitious in the rituals to hike passion in a relationship.

Black opals are employed by the magicians and the Wiccans. Wiccans use the opal as the God stone during the rituals and to cast spell. It prompts fortune and proves felicitous for the wearers.

In Which Finger to Wear Opal Gemstone?

Opal is one of the most colourful gemstone among all. For full and better result wear on the right index finger.

Opal Found in Countries

The major portion of the Opal is mined in Australia and the remaining 10% arrives from the countries like Brazil and Mexico. Opal gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antarctica, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Somaliland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe