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Crystal of the Month: Opal

1st October, 2009 - Posted by Leo x7986closeAuthor: Leo x7986 Name: Leo x7986
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The October Birthstone is: Opal.

Opal is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word Upala, which translates to “precious stone.” Depending on the type and colors, some opal can cost more per carat than diamonds.

Opal can exist in many different types, size and colors. Opal is found in the US, Australia, Mexico, Africa, Czech Republic and many other localities. Opal forms in cracks and crevices in the stone native to the area it is found. Opal can even replace the organic material such as shells, teeth, bones and wood.

The iridescence and color of opal is caused by small silica spheres that, due to their arrangement, diffracts light and gives opal a glittery color appearance. Water content of opal can vary from 5% to 20% and is the reason to avoid rapid temperature changes to opal as it possible to crack.

 In Metaphysics, opal is believed to enhance memory, creativity and imagination. Opals are also believed to ease change as well as bringing pleasant vivid dreams to the owner of this stone. Some believe Opals enhance Psychic and intuitive gifts.

The healing properties include regulation of metabolism, and circulation to the heart. Opal is associated with the heart chakra.

Happy Birthday to all those born in the month of October!

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1 Comment

Rainbow x7953

October 8th, 2009 at 11:11 AM    

I am always interested to learn of different traditions. Leo, do you know where the origins of the birthstone like this started? I ask, because in my traditions, Opal is the birthstone for the month of April, and it is Malachite that is the stone for October.

The metaphysical meaning of creativity (we use the term ‘spark of creation’, like the flash or the spark in the opal) is the same, just the timing. And isn’t it interesting that, if we look on the Zodiac wheel, April is the opposite of October? Wonder if that comes into play, somehow, too?

I find different traditions absolutely fascinating, don’t you?

Tell me more!

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