Features
An opal is composed of hydrated silica, with traces of uranium, magnesium and calcium, aluminum, iron, arsenic, sodium and of potassium. It also has a high which can be as high as 20%, depending on the varieties.
Opal forms during alternating wet and dry periods. dry periods. Heavy precipitation of various elements seep into the substrate. Then in dry periods, evaporation will lead to the formation of upper layers of chalcedony and quartz.
The etymology of the word opal comes from the Sanskrit upala meaning stone precious. Opal is the only precious stone gem that is splendid without any size to the preliminary.
During the years decades, the origin of the magnificent colors of noble opals could not be explained until 1965, when the scanning electron microscope. In this way scientists were able to demonstrate the structure of opals. Consisting of spheres with Opals come in a variety of sizes These are the common opals. In the noble opals, the spheres are identical and the light then interferes and produces this incredible color look multiples.
It should be noted that that water is of great importance the look and feel of opal. It is to see rough opals on display at the in containers filled with water.
Opal has a very special hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. For In comparison, diamond has the hardest 10 on the same scale.
Stories and legends
According to mythology opal was associated with the tears of Zeus' joy after his victory over the titans. Her tears, as they touched the ground, turned into opals. This legend mainly concerns blue opal. It is an opal common to various shades of blue. It was even thought that the opal gave its wearer the power to clairvoyance and divination.
With the Romans, opal is a stone of hope. Pliny the Elder tells the story of Nonius, senator deposed by Mark Antony (83 - 30 B.C.), because he didn't want to give her a opal. Marc-Antoine was determined to give it to Cleopatra. Nonius preferred to flee with his only luggage, his precious opal and his stone collection. According to a 18th century, Nonius opal is said to have been found in the ruins of Alexandria.
In ancient times, opal is considered to be a stone precious. In the Middle Ages, blond women wore opal necklaces as a sign of their preserve the color of their hair. Opal was also called "ophtalmios" literally translates as by "eye stone". Indeed, it was thought that it possessed virtues for protecting eyes.
A large number of writers describe this stone by comparing it to to fireworks, volcanoes and galaxies, etc. The Bedouins explained that this stone would fall during storms, trapping lightning.
In India, a legend tells us that the Goddess of the Rainbow was so beautiful that it never ceased to be courted, even harassed. She chooses then turn into opal.
However, opal was considered a stone of misfortune. A myth from a novel by Sir Walter Scott entitled Anne of Geierstein or the Daughter of the Mists, published in 1829, was detrimental to the stone. In fact, the the heroine Lady Hermione died after her opale was given holy water. She was accused witchcraft. In just a few months, the opal undergoes a 50% drop.
But an explanation more reasonable appeared: the lapidaries and 19th-century setters found it difficult to without damaging the stone. Breakage associated with this stone gave opal a connotation of evil fate.
The main opal deposits are in Australia, the United States and Japan. United States, Spain, etc.
The opal dendrite
Opal stone dendrite is a stone that is thought to have virtues highly appreciated by magicians and shamans and other magic users. She is known for its many qualities, for provoke magical and mystical experiences. It is also renowned for providing magic and luck to its wearer. It has the reputation for having in her the wisdom of the shamans, alchemists, wizards and magicians masters of spiritualism.
This opal is commonly known as white opal with dendrites or Merlinite. This variety of white opal has manganese veins. The name Merlinite comes from the legend of Merlin the Enchanter, sorcerer of the Round Table, because dendrite opal was his stone favorite.
The term dendrite comes from the Greek dendron meaning tree. Dendrite opal can give the impression to have been painted by human hand. It seems to represent imaginary landscapes, bushes, trees, etc.
Les deposits
The main are located in Australia and the United States. United States.
Les benefits of dendrite opal in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
Dendrite opal has openness and accessibility. It enables its holder to develop ability to communicate with others. She opens the door to empathy and compassion. Visit is genuinely interested in his or her interlocutor. She wants to help him and does a great deal of understanding.
This fabulous stone reveals optimism and joie de vivre. The wearer feels liberated and happy. The a person with many projects and the will to realize them. This stone refocuses her on the present moment. It gives him the means forget the traumas of the past and to face the future with confidence.
Dendrite opal brings peace and serenity. The simple fact to look at it and guess at landscapes or all kinds of decorations soothe the wearer. It feels invaded by a kind of infinite sweetness. It facilitates introspection and meditation. The person reconnects with their inner self. This stone also promotes concentration.
Dendrite opal is a stone of balance. Its colors, of black and white, are not without their own particular charm. yin and yang. It is also known for enhancing her intuition and clairvoyance. She also has a reputation for good luck.
Ses physical benefits
Dendrite opal to provide softness and comfort. joy, it is an anti-stress stone. It fights effectively against tension.
Thus, it enables quality sleep. In fact, it calms agitated thoughts before sleep. The person wakes up in the middle form, with lots of vitality.
The holder of a opal dendrite will unconsciously drink the quantity of water required for a given day. It promotes elimination and how the solar plexus chakra works.
Dendrite opal is renowned for its ability to facilitate body fluids.
The opal dendrite and astrological signs associates
Dendrite opal has many virtues and many benefits benefits all the natives of the zodiac. However, it has a special affinity with the following astrological signs:
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Virgo symbol of organization, efficiency and method and measurements. This sign represents the logic, perfection and shyness. The port of a dendrite opal allows it to open to communication, to others. In fact, this sign has tend to suffer from complexes and shyness. He withdraws into himself and often passes to the in the background. However, he loves to get serve others and contribute their knowledge. This sign is linked to medicine. He is obsessed cleanliness and household chores. He pays attention to the smallest detail and is perfectionist. He can be very critical and fussy. Discreet, he has many complexes of inferiority. In love, he suffers from too much modesty. He doesn't dare reveal himself and let himself go. He's all restraint and is by no means spontaneous. For that matter, displays of affection embarrass him terribly. Very shy, he doesn't hesitate to miss out on a great story than to suffer. He prefers to opt for the as a bachelor. If, however, he chooses the will be a self-interested choice, not one made by love;
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Capricorn a symbol of ambition, a symbol of and maturity. This sign represents solitude and perseverance and patience. Wearing a dendrite opal gives you the will to realize your projects. It's a sign of confidence and reliability. It has a sense of duty and sacrifice. This sign is organized, methodical and rigorous. He never not easily revealed and has great difficulty in trust. He's suspicious of everyone and can seem psychorigid. He is often associated with knowledge and expertise. He has a lot of patience and achieves his goals slowly but surely. This sign is hard-working and doesn't count the hours. He ends up to success professional. In love, this sign hides behind an appearance of coldness and doesn't give his confidence easily. Under his mask of ice, he dream of surrendering and meeting the soul sister. But solitude doesn't scare her. He is very loyal, but does not forgive betrayals. As he matures, he lets loose a little. more and ends up living his beautiful story of love.
The opal dendrite and the chakras
Dendrite opal contributes to the balance of the third eye. This is located between the eyes, at the root of the nose. This sixth chakra synchronizes the activity of both hemispheres of the brain, i.e. intuition for the right and the intellect for the left. This chakra of the third eye symbolizes knowledge knowledge, intuition and wisdom. This a well-balanced chakra helps achieve a good knowledge of oneself and to have a good intuitive understanding. The person has no doubts and is at peace with herself. With every problem, she finds a solution.
The Chakra of the unbalanced, overactive third eye, generates an unprecedented thirst for knowledge satisfied. The person shows a mysticism to excess, sees things totally irrational. She feels invested supernatural power and believes he holds the truth.
The Chakra of the blocked third eye causes all spiritual truths. The person is totally detached from its capabilities and no longer has any intuition of the everything. She's very down-to-earth. She prefers to remain in his comfort zone change her habits. She doesn't know how to manage in the event of difficulties and relies on others.
Maintenance, opal purification and recharging dendrite
Since his extraction to your home, the opal dendrite has met with many influences. He it must be freed from the bad energies it has accumulated. The following operations are also to carry out at least once a month or after a lithotherapy.
Plunge in your opal dendrite in a glass of spring water. Do not never put your stone in direct contact with with the salt. After 3 hours, dry your stone delicately with a cloth in order to rid it of the last impurities. You can also purify it with using white sage fumigation or in a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge it at the moonlight of the full moon. Your opal dendrite does not tolerate heat, which can cause cracking. Or place it in a amethyst geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours.
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