Opalite
Crystal Properties:
Colour: Opalite is typically a translucent blue-white, often with an iridescent glow and orange or pink flashes.
Chemical Composition: Opalite is a man-made glass resin composed of dolomite and metal to create an opalescent effect.
Hardness: Around 5.5 - 6 on the Mohs scale
Transparency: Translucent to opaque
Lustre: Vitreous
Historical Uses:
As a man-made stone, Opalite doesn’t have the historical or geological background of natural stones. However, since its creation, it has been embraced in the world of crystal healing for its aesthetic appeal and perceived metaphysical properties.
Metaphysical Associations:
Chakra: Third Eye, Crown
Element: Air, Water
Planet: Moon
Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Libra, Pisces
Healing Uses:
Emotional Healing: Opalite is thought to assist in expressing one’s deeper feelings and aiding in overcoming fatigue and chronic tiredness.
Communication: It is said to improve communication on all levels, especially spiritually.
Transitional Stone: Often used as a transitional stone, believed to help in major life changes and transitions.
Spiritual Uses:
Spiritual Insight: Aids in enhancing psychic abilities and inducing visions and insights.
Meditative Aid: Used in meditation for its calming and soothing energies, encouraging exploration of the inner self.
Emotional and Mental Aspects:
Mood Stabilisation: Believed to stabilise mood swings and promote relaxation.
Self-Esteem Enhancement: Encourages self-esteem and self-worth, assisting in understanding one’s true potential.
Numerology:
Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 6, symbolising balance, harmony, and responsibility.
Additional Properties:
Business Success: Thought to be helpful in business ventures, attracting and maintaining wealth and success.
Energy Purification: Used to clear energy blockages within the meridians and chakras.
Sleep Aid: Some believe it helps in alleviating sleep disorders and enhancing dream recall.