{"product_id":"blue-sky-opal-octopus-on-rock-carving","title":"Blue Sky Opal Octopus on Rock Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous Blue Sky Opal Octopus on Rock Carving - self standing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e264gm - 9.5cm x 8cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLUE SKY OPAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Calm Communication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (Opal), a non-crystalline (amorphous) form of silica that contains water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 to 6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent to opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUSTRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy to vitreous (glassy), taking a smooth polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft sky blue to cornflower and turquoise-blue, sometimes with brown or white matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru (Andes), Chile (Atacama)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms when silica-rich water seeps into cracks and cavities in rock, then slowly dries and hardens into opal over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpal contains water locked inside its structure, often several percent by weight, which is why it should be kept away from heat and prolonged drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name opal is generally traced to the ancient Sanskrit word “upala”, meaning “precious stone”. It is also the October birthstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes calm, clear and gentle communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with the Throat Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage creativity and self-expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to ease stress and bring emotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for meditation and expressing feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68451575627810,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/Gorgeous_Blue_Sky_Opal_Octopus_on_Rock_Carving_-_self_standing.jpg?v=1791848185","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/blue-sky-opal-octopus-on-rock-carving","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}