Crystal Database

Photo: Blue Opalite Opal

Opalite

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.

Opalite is one name for coloured impure Common Opal which is highly fluorescent used in the jewellery trade. However, it is also the name of a opalescent synthetic material that appears to be Common Opal.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Opalite - Blue Opal

Opalite balances yin yang energies and aligns these energies with the higher self.

Opalite increases self esteem, worth and sense of being.

Opalite is a merchant stone, helping to manifest and accumulate monetary wealth.

Photo: Black Opalite Opal

Crystal Healing Uses

Opalite strengthens memory functioning.

Opalite helps treat infection and fever.

Opalite assists the body to remove toxins and regulate kidney functioning.

Colour:

green, blue, white, pink, yellow

Photo: Opalite

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:

Worldwide

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.