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  • • Chakra: Throat

    • Element: Water

    • Mohs Hardness: 6 - 6.5

    • Sources: China, India, USA

History

Opalite is a man-made stone that is made to look like opal. It was first created in 1972 by a French chemist, named Pierre Gilson. It was originally designed to make a more affordable and available stone that resembled the natural gemstone. This new stone became so popular that it called for its own market, promoting the new name, “opalite.”

General Information

Opalite has been said to encourage curiosity and wonder, as well as playfulness. It can boost your mood and bring a sense of peace, especially during times of depression or grief. This synthetic light blue stone has also been said to help ease anxiety, bringing a sense of calmness and helping you sleep better and prevent nightmares. Opalite has also been said to help boost your self esteem. It has become a symbol that reminds us to stay lighthearted and cheery during times of stress and seriousness.

Pairs with Opalite

• Rose Quartz

• Amethyst

• Clear Quartz

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References

Cassandra Eason, Cassandra Eason’s Healing Crystals. (London, UK: Collins & Brown, 2020).

Gemma Petherbridge, The Crystal Apothecary. (London, UK: Octopus Publishing Group, 2022).

Judy Hall, The Crystal Companion. (Blue Ash, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2018).

Judy Hall, The Encyclopedia of Crystals. (Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2013).

Juliette Thornbury, The Crystal Fix. (London, UK: White Lion Publishing, 2021).

Karen Frazier, Crystals for Healing. (Berkeley, CA: Althea Press, 2016).

Maria Lyons & Amy Dicerson, Crystal Healing for Women. (New York, NY: Penguin Random House, 2020).

”Opalite.” (All Crystals, 2023).

Philip Permutt, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing. (London, UK: Ryland Peters & Small Ltd., 2021).

Rachel Hancock, Ultimate Guide to Crystals. (Fair Winds Press, 2022).

Disclaimer

Please Note:

Healing crystals are not to replace medical advice or treatment. For medical treatments, diagnoses, prescriptions, etc., please contact your primary licensed healthcare specialist. Any information provided on Divine Feline Crystals' website regarding the properties of healing crystals is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, treatments, or diagnoses. 

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* Last Updated: 10/9/2023