Crystal Database

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Boulder Opal

Opal is a hydrous silicon dioxide mineraloid (it has no crystalline structure, and between 10% to 20% water content). There are 2 groups of Opal: Precious Opal (play of colour) and Common Opal (no play of colour). Light diffracts into a spectrum of colours through ordered micro-silica spheres within Precious Opal. There are over 60 named variety of Opal making identification difficult.

Boulder Opal (Precious) is only found in Queensland, Australia and forms in cracks or as coatings on the surface of sandstone or ironstone boulders. Boulder Opal displays striking play of colour.

Metaphysical Properties

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Boulder Opal has a pure energy, clears and strengthens the aura. Boulder Opal provides clarity and purity of thought, un-cluttering a muddled and confused mind. Boulder Opal calms and centres, used in meditation can facilitate counsel with guides.

Boulder Opal can help to reveal the inner truth of ones aspirations, ambitions and desires.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Boulder Opal can be used to treat circulatory disorders.

Boulder Opal helps to balance erratic brainwave activity.

Boulder Opal assists kidney and liver function.

Colour:

play of colour

Photo: Boulder Opal

Class:

Mineraloid, Silicate

Group:

Amorphous

Formations:

massive, botryoidal, reniform, stalactitic, nodular, as veins, in crusts, pseudomorphs after other minerals, fossils, organic matter such as wood, shell, and bone

Localities:

Australia

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂·nH₂O

Hardness:

4.5 to 6.5

Lustre:

vitreous

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Bandfire, Black, Boulder, Cherry, Fire, Gold, Harlequin, Pineapple, White +++

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.