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Gorgeous Blue Sky Opal Octopus on Rock Carving - self standing

Blue Sky Opal Octopus on Rock Carving

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$69.00 - $69.00
$69.00

Gorgeous Blue Sky Opal Octopus on Rock Carving - self standing

264gm - 9.5cm x 8cm x 3cm

BLUE SKY OPAL

The Stone of Calm Communication

✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦

COMPOSITION: Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (Opal), a non-crystalline (amorphous) form of silica that contains water

MOHS HARDNESS: Approximately 5 to 6.5

TRANSPARENCY: Translucent to opaque

LUSTRE: Waxy to vitreous (glassy), taking a smooth polish

COLOURS: Soft sky blue to cornflower and turquoise-blue, sometimes with brown or white matrix

LOCATIONS FOUND: Peru (Andes), Chile (Atacama)

FORMATION: Forms when silica-rich water seeps into cracks and cavities in rock, then slowly dries and hardens into opal over time

★ DID YOU KNOW? ★

  • Opal contains water locked inside its structure, often several percent by weight, which is why it should be kept away from heat and prolonged drying.
  • The name opal is generally traced to the ancient Sanskrit word “upala”, meaning “precious stone”. It is also the October birthstone.

■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■

  • Promotes calm, clear and gentle communication
  • Associated with the Throat Chakra
  • Believed to encourage creativity and self-expression
  • Said to ease stress and bring emotional balance
  • Traditionally used for meditation and expressing feelings

Metaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.