Opal

The opal enhances cosmic consciousness and will encourage you on your walk throughout life. Whether you wear opal or carry it with you in another way, keeping the stone close could benefit you in a variety of ways.

How do we find the courage to keep going, even when everything seems to be against us? The desire to live, or keep living, is an important aspect of being human that drives us to engage in activities that promote survival and well-being. It is a fundamental part of our nature and human experience as living beings and helps us overcome challenges and adversity.

We have to nurture this desire to live, which can give us a sense of purpose and meaning and help us find hope and optimism in difficult situations. It can also inspire us to pursue our goals and dreams and contribute positively to the world around us.

Whichever the case, this article can somehow entertain you, hopefully, interest you with the precious Opal stone and its many uses.

Opal comes from the Sanskrit word means upala meaning precious. And also, the word “opal” is derived from the Greek word “opallios,” which means “to see a change in color.” This name was chosen for the gemstone because of its unique play of color, ranging from red to green to blue and many other shades in between.

The first known use of opal as a gemstone dates back to ancient Rome, where this precious stone was highly prized for its beauty. In the Middle Ages, opal was believed to have special powers and was often worn as a talisman to protect against illness and bring good luck.

In the 19th century, opal was discovered in Australia, which became the largest producer of opal in the world. Today, opal is found in several locations around the globe, including Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and other countries.

In modern times, the opal gemstone is still highly prized as a gemstone and is often used in jewelry. It is a popular choice for engagement rings and other types of fine jewelry and is admired for its unique play of color and iridescent sheen.

Opal has no definite form or shape. It has milky, glassy, and greasy with glittering shine crystal stone. Pure opal is colorless, and impurities result in different colors.

How is the Precious Opal Formed?

Opal is a hydrated silica material, a non-crystalline gem containing a large amount of water with a chemical formula of SiO2.nH2O. 

Opal is formed when silica-rich fluids seep into cracks or rock voids and are subjected to heat and pressure. The resulting material is a gel-like substance that solidifies over time. As it solidifies, the silica molecules become arranged in a specific pattern, creating the optical effects that are characteristic of opal.

There are several types of opal, including the common opal, which is white or gray and lacks the play of color that is characteristic of other types of opal. Precious opal, on the other hand, is known for its rainbow-like play of color, which is caused by the diffraction of light as it passes through the layers of silica in the gemstone.

Opal is a relatively soft gemstone, with a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, making it more susceptible to scratches and damage than other gemstones. It is also sensitive to heat and can crack or become discolored if exposed to high temperatures or strong light for extended periods.

Opal has beautiful physical features that are breathtaking. It has many uses.

• Opal Jewelry / Accessories
• Charm/ Amulet/ Talisman
• Decorative
• Collection
• Aromatherapy
• Meditation practice

In addition to its beauty, it is also believed that crystal opal has healing properties and can help to balance the energies of the body, mind, and spirit.

Opal Physical Benefits

Opal emits a high vibrational energy that can facilitate healing, restoration, and strengthening of specific parts of the body.

• Respiratory System

  Opal holds powerful energy that can strengthen the throat, bronchial tube, and lungs. Its energy enhances the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

• Detoxification

  This gem crystal’s mighty energy assists in expelling toxins and filtering pollution from the human body.

• Memory

  Opal radiates high resonance that stimulates brain activity thus improving memorization, knowledge recall, and proper retention of information.

• Circulatory System

  This gem crystal’s potent energy aids in the purification of the Blood. Its energy helps fight off blood diseases like Leukemia.

• Organs

  Opal gives off high vibrational energy that strengthens the kidneys, pancreas, and liver. Its powerful energy enhances the production of hormones that help to control blood pressure and promote the production of red blood cells. It also boosts the functions of the pancreas, producing enzymes that help with digestion and producing hormones, including insulin, that regulate blood sugar levels. And it also improves the liver’s function in producing bile to aid in digestion, storing energy in the form of glycogen, and detoxifying the blood by removing harmful substances.

• Reproduction

  This gem gives off a positive energy that stabilizes and regulates insulin production, ensures safe childbirth, and eases pain in child delivery.

• Eye Health

  Opal radiates healing energy that strengthens the eyes and aids proper eyesight.

• Cells

  This gem crystal holds high vibrational energy that can strengthen the transport of neurotransmitters. Its energy endures proper distribution of energy and information in all the cells all over the body.

• Digestive System

  Opal holds powerful energy that strengthens the abdomen and intestines. Its potent energy facilitates good metabolism, thus, proper digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

• Female Health

  Opal has a soothing energy that can alleviate pain and eases common symptoms of PMS or premenstrual syndrome, including bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns.

• Neurological

  This healing crystal gives off high vibrations that can heal Parkinson’s disease. Its potent energy can alleviate and slows down the progression of this neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It is caused by a loss of cells in the brain that produce a chemical called dopamine, which helps to control movement.

• Recovery

  This crystal stone is believed can improve the immune system. Precious Opal strengthens the parts of the body that fights off infection and harmful bacteria.

• Seizures

  This healing crystal’s energy can aid in healing Epilepsy. Its mighty energy can correct this neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, or episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can cause a variety of symptoms, including loss of consciousness, convulsions, and abnormal movements or sensations.

• Endocrine System

  Precious Opals stimulate pineal glands and pituitary glands that aid in the production of hormones. Its powerful energy improves the production of hormones, which are chemical substances released into the bloodstream and help regulate the body’s functions.

Opal Emotional Benefits

Opal has a powerful energy that can alter a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior in alignment with their divine purpose.

• Creativity

  This crystal’s energy boosts creativity. Its energy can help people develop new ideas, create new opportunities, innovate, and embark on new ventures. This will benefit students, artists, and entrepreneurs.

• Balance

  Opal emits a calming energy that stabilizes the emotion of the individual aiding it to release any negative inhibitions safely.

• Empowerment

  This seductive stone is believed to reveal one true self and empowered the authentic self of the individual. Its powerful energy brings back trust in its belief, talents, and abilities.

• Transition

  Opal amplifies and aids in bringing the significant factors to the surface for transformation, and assists in handling and adapting to changes. Its potent energy eases the process of growth and development.

• Self-Confidence

  This stone’s mighty energy boosts self-worth and aids in developing a deep understanding of the true full potential and true power. This will aid unmotivated, discouraged people, and people with feelings of inferiority complex.

• Relationships

  Opal emits strong resonance that invokes love and ignites passion.

• Enthusiasm

  This crystal stone’s high vibrational energy sparks zest for life. Its potent energy boosts inspiration and aspiration to life and reason for living.

• Depression

  Opal’s healing energy aids in depression. It alleviates extreme sadness and put back interest and desire to live.

• Inner Peace

  This healing crystal emits soothing energy that facilitates inner peace. Its powerful energy promotes a state of calm and tranquility that comes from within. It is a feeling of being at ease and rest and is often associated with a sense of contentment and happiness.

• Kindness

  Opal assists the individual to release any emotions, inhibitions, and past unresolved emotions. Its potent energy aids in acknowledging the hurt and choosing to move forward positively.

Opal Metaphysical Properties

This beautiful gemstone harnesses powerful energy that can protect the individual’s physical and etheric body and also can enhance spiritual abilities.

• Protection

  This protective stone can shield the person’s physical and auric field from curses, hexes, low vibrational energy, and negative thoughts.

• Spiritual Realms

  Opal can induce travel and deeper exploration of the Cosmic consciousness through mystical visions. Its powerful energy will allow the individual to reach a state of oneness with the universe or with a higher power. Feelings of unity, peace, and understanding may characterize it.

• Psychic Ability

  This crystal gem facilitates the enhancement of psychic abilities and the improvement of psychic visions, Intuition, and dreamwork. Its energy allows the individual to develop his supernatural talents and mystic gifts.

• Manifestation

  Opal has the energy that absorbs and reflects energy. It amplifies and intensifies them and sends them back to the source. It’s a great manifesting tool as it magnetizes positive vibrations and repels negative energies enabling the individual to gravitate to all abundance in all shapes and forms.

• Dreams

  This crystal stone facilitates the individual to easily and successfully recall one’s dream and deeply understand the messages, knowledge, guidance, and information.

• Communication

  This crystal stone assists in strengthening connections enabling clear transmission of information, teachings, guidance, and pieces of advice from the spiritual realms.

• Grounding

  Opal’s mighty energy enables the individual to send and receive healing earth’s energy. Its potent energy helps the person be centered and live in the present.

In meditative practice, opal can effectively induce deep relaxation and clears the mind, enabling the individual to explore cosmic consciousness.

Opal has grounding energy and can help connect the wearer with the earth, promoting feelings of stability and center. 

To meditate with the crystal, either wear it (such as an opal ring) or hold the stone in your hand. Sit in a comfortable, meditative position and manifest a spiritual light to shine through your body. The beautiful stone will aid in emotional support and chakra healing.

Opal Chakras

Opal resonates on the different chakra points in the body, and here are the energy points it activates and opens:

• Third-Eye Chakra

  Connecting with this, the seat of the intuition, the individual develops a different perception of life situations and circumstances, expands consciousness, and enhances his deep intuition.

• Heart Chakra

  Resonating and activating this chakra intensifies the individual’s empathy, love, and compassion for self and other people.

There are different kinds of Opal, and varies according to their color, places gathered, and metaphysical abilities.

1. 

   White Opal

   White opals radiate calming energy that declutters the mind. White opal is a type of opal that is characterized by its milky white or pale color. It is a variety of opal that is found primarily in Australia, and it is known for its delicate, ethereal beauty.

2. 

   Black Opal

   The energy of black opals provide an etheric shield. Black opal is a type of opal known for its deep, dark color and vibrant, iridescent play of color. It is a rare and highly prized variety of opals that are found primarily in Australia.

3. 

   Fire Opal

   Fire opals are mostly red, orange, or reddish orange. Its energy radiates positivity and promotes healthy relationships. Fire opal is a type of opal known for its vibrant, fiery colors, ranging from orange to red to yellow. It is a rare and highly prized variety of opals that are found primarily in Mexico.

4. Water Opal

   A semi-transparent precious opal, this type of gemstone harnesses the energy that promotes cell regeneration in the body. It radiates a soothing energy that balances emotion and harmonizes relationships.

5. 

   Dendritic Opal

   Dendritic Opal, also known as Moss opal, is a white-green opal that looks like moss is growing over it. This stone is often very valuable.

Opal possesses a high vibrational energy that is also used in amplification for other crystals and crystals’ intentions. It can be used in meditation alone or with other crystals it highly resonates with.

1. 

   Lapis Lazuli

   This crystal promotes inner wisdom, enhances intuition, and expands self-awareness. Combining with Opal the individual will have a stronger will to live, and a deeper understanding of his divine purpose and authentic self.

2. 

   Sunstone

   This crystal bestows inspiration, promotes positivity, and sparks enjoyment in life. Combining with Opal the individual will feel inspired in life and living.

To charge opal, expose the gemstone to sunlight during daylight for 3-5 minutes or leave it under the moonlight overnight can help to recharge its energy. Placing opal near crystal chargers, such as amethyst or clear quartz, can also help cleanse and charge the gemstone.

• Full Moon

  Cleansing your stones with the full moon is an excellent way to remove negativity. At twilight, place your crystals on a windowsill or a place where they will be able to absorb the light of the moon (and its vibrations). Remove the stone the following morning before the sun gets too high into the sky. You can also place several stones on a grid to charge with a specific intention.

• Sun

  While the sun can charge your stones very quickly, you will want to remove the stone from the sun after an hour or two as the sun could discolor your crystals (even those that are sun-safe). You can set your stone outside or on a windowsill to absorb the powerful energy from the heavens. The time you need to charge your crystals will vary, but they can often be ready in just a few minutes.

• Crystal Charger

  There are many tools that can help charge your crystals. Whether you use a pyramid, large selenite plates or bowls, or grids, you can enhance the powers of your stones as you charge them. As with other methods, you should set an intention when placing your stones on a crystal charger.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Opal is a fantastic crystal gem that has the power to recharge one’s drive and the desire to live. Loving life, being authentic, and being optimistic are all important aspects of living a fulfilling and meaningful life.

By embracing the joy and beauty of the present moment, being true to who you are, and looking towards the future with hope and optimism, you can find happiness and fulfillment in your daily life. These attitudes and behaviors can also help you to overcome challenges and adversity and to make the most of your opportunities and experiences.

Ultimately, loving life, being authentic, and being optimistic are all important choices we can make to create a positive and fulfilling life for ourselves.