Opal · Oceania
Opal
Intensity — magnifying all internal traits
Specimen
- Found in
- Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil
- Key ingredient
- Hydrous Silica
- Species
- Opal
- Chakra
- Crown
About this stone
A mesmerizing stone of light and creativity, Opal amplifies emotions and intuition with its play of fire. It enhances imagination, spontaneity, and cosmic consciousness. Each opal is as unique as its wearer.
Geology · Formation
How it forms: Micro-spheres that diffract light.
Opal is a 'mineraloid' that diffracts light through a sea of microscopic spheres. It forms in ancient sedimentary rock cracks or volcanic cavities. Silica-rich water seeps into the Earth, depositing tiny silica spheres in a highly ordered grid. The Result: A stone that displays 'play-of-color'—a rainbow effect caused by light bouncing between the spheres.