Crystal Database

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Pink 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.

Pink Opal is a Common Opal.

Metaphysical Properties

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Pink Opal is a stone of peace, promoting a calming, peaceful nature whilst supporting spiritual growth and renewal.

Pink Opal is an excellent meditation aide providing insights into deep emotional hurts, releasing and purifying the heart chakra.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Pink Opal helps treat heart and respiratory disorders.

Pink Opal has been used to treat diabetes.

Pink Opal is useful in treating sleep disorders, stress disorders, anxiety disorders and post traumatic stress disorder.

Colour:

pink

Photo: Pink 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:

South America

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.