Specialist Specimen - Opal Lightning Ridge (0.5-1cm)

Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewelry or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them. Classification: Mineraloid Location: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Hungary, Nicaragua, Indonesia, Slovakia, Turkey, and the USA Formation: Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide and water. Chakra: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Crown Element: Water Mohs Hardness Scale: 5.5 - 6 Zodiac: Libra Metaphysical Properties: It is said to amplify all of one?s traits, bringing one?s true self to surface. This is believed to help identify negative traits and allow one to start a journey of self-Metaphysical. Gemstones have been used throughout the ages. Whether as a status symbol in ornaments and jewellery or for their healing properties for both physical and mental health. This is still very much the case today. Some will use it for meditation, reiki, and other forms of healing practices or simply carrying them around with them.   Chakra stones are used to activate, balance, or amplify the energy of the chakras. Crystal healing is based on the belief that stones or crystals have a natural healing frequency that can be activated to contribute to moving or balancing energy around them.   No matter what your reason is for looking at these gemstones. They are magnificent and great to have around whether for beauty or their healing properties.