Opal is special with its color and luster. It contains 10% water and the internal structure is made of tiny microscopic beads that create the special opalescent shine because they refract light rays differently. Opal reflects water games and is afraid of heat and drought. In heat and dryness, opal quickly loses its wonderful luster as the water dries out. In that case, when you put it in water, after a while the stone seems to come to life and becomes beautiful and shiny again. Opal is relatively fragile. If it has a crack, it can break. As already mentioned, it is not recommended to store it in direct sunlight.
Opals can be in different colors - black, dark, gray, white - milky. Fire opal can be yellow-red, brown-red
Opal is a stone with a very subtle vibration that stimulates originality and creative potential. In the psychological plate, it reinforces the characteristic features and transforms them. By increasing self-esteem, opal helps you realize your potential. Opal gives lightness and relaxation, promotes interest in art.
On the emotional plane, opal is associated with love, passion and eroticism. It is a stone of temptation that strengthens emotions and frees from prohibitions. Opal teaches how to control feelings and take responsibility. Opal strengthens the will to live. heals infections, fevers and strengthens memory. By purifying the blood and kidneys, opal regulates the production of insulin.
Fiery opal (orange-red) enhances personal strength, inner fire and the ability to face danger. A great stone for business. Fire opal facilitates change and promotes progress. It is an excellent stone for replenishing energy.
Medicinal properties:
- The warm fiery orange-red color has a beneficial effect on the psyche and conveys deep feelings of warmth, peace and harmony. Fiery red opals are the lucky stones for those born under the sign of Aries.
- Energetically, opal incorporates the seven colors of the spectrum and is therefore very powerful as a healer. It improves the condition of all internal organs, protects against infections, tooth and headache. Opal is especially good at removing any impurities from the body, and also cleans the circulatory system, heals the kidneys, stomach and intestines.
- In the case of a weak post-traumatic condition, in the postoperative period, opal is irreplaceable - it quickly revives the body, promotes cell regeneration.
- Heart diseases also succumb to opal, as well as unstable pressure, insomnia, impotence.
- Pregnant women are recommended to use opal to ensure a quick and painless delivery. At the same time, if the girl does not want offspring at the given moment, then the opal will prevent conception and control the growth of hair on the hidden parts of the body, thus promoting the rise of attractiveness.
- Opal's influence extends to the pituitary gland and pineal gland, and accordingly to the balance of brain activity, height, sexual activity and intellectual activity.
- Opal is also useful for those whose work involves straining the eyes, as it is believed to improve eyesight since ancient times.
- Ayurvedic doctors recommend wearing an opal in gold finish on the index finger of the right hand.
- Since ancient times, opal and water settled on it have been used to treat various ailments, such as various types of infections and heart ailments.
- Lithotherapists believe that this mineral treats nervous diseases, brings out of a state of depression, relieves from insomnia and nightmares, removes the consequences of stressful situations.
- It is believed that this stone should be worn to prevent colds. It is believed that looking at an opal for a few minutes a day can significantly improve vision and reduce eye pressure.
Magical properties:
- These shining stones in orange and red colors are treasures that are primarily suitable for active and cheerful people.
- Their fiery red and warm color gives us strength, makes us happy and sharpens our feelings towards the splendors of nature, because fiery red opal in itself is a very beautiful piece of nature.
- Some time ago in Europe there was a belief that opals bring bad luck. But at the same time, in the East, this stone was always a symbol of trust and hope.
- Opal is a talisman of talented people and practicing magicians. A gold ring with a white opal is a talisman for those working in medicine, which gives them the ability to relieve the suffering of others. A golden ring with a black opal is a magical talisman that gives the most powerful of them the power of foresight.
