Crystal Database

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Copal

Copal is a resinous substance in an intermediate stage of polymerization and hardening between more viscous resins and Amber. Amber is fossil resin or tree sap that although not mineralized, it is sometimes considered a gemstone.

Dating Copal is almost impossible, and it typically ranges from several hundred to several thousand, and even thought to be up to a million years old. Copal ranges in colour from pale yellow, orange, red and white.

Copal can contain many preserved insects, animals and plants and this increases the value. Amber is often substituted with Copal.

Metaphysical Properties

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Copal links to the crown chakra, allowing awareness in the void of pure being and no mind during deep meditations.

Copal awakens psychic abilities and boosts the auric body.

Copal can remove energy blocks and aligns the physical with the etheric bodies.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Copal is useful for disorders of the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys and bladder.

Copal is an excellent natural antibiotic.

Copal is useful for assisting with stress disorders and depression.

Colour:

amber, yellow, orange, red, white

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Class:

Mineraloid

Group:

Amorphous

Formations:

resinous nodules, often found with insects and vegetation inclusions

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

C₁₀H₁₆O

Hardness:

2

Lustre:

resinous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

Varieties:

Succinite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.