Every time I turned it in the light, I saw something new.Â
That was the magic. It didn’t give me answers, it invited me to ask better questions. Over the years, I’ve worked with different kinds of opal, like Mexican fire opal when I needed passion, white opal during grief, and black opal during a deep spiritual awakening. Each time, the stone didn’t overpower. It partnered. Â
I really like opal.Â
What is Opal?
Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica, a gemstone born from water and light. What makes it unique is its play-of-color, a dazzling optical effect where flashes of iridescent fire shimmer across its surface in rainbow hues. No two opals are alike - some glow with cosmic greens and violets, others flash fiery reds and golds. It’s the stone of dreamers, artists, and mystics. Often referred to as the “Eye of the Gods” by ancient cultures, Opal holds deep connections to intuition, imagination, and emotional release. Â
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Types of Opal
- White Opal – milky base with pastel iridescence; calming and nurturingÂ
- Fire Opal – vivid orange-red base; energizing and passionateÂ
- Black Opal – dark body with intense color flashes; rare and powerfulÂ
- Boulder Opal – opal veins in ironstone matrix; grounding and visionaryÂ
- Ethiopian Opal – hydrophane opals with high water content; mystical and sensitiveÂ
Where It’s Found
- Australia – over 90% of the world’s supply (Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge)Â
- Ethiopia – known for translucent, fiery hydrophane opalsÂ
- Mexico – especially bright fire opals in red, orange, and yellowÂ
- Brazil, USA (Nevada & Oregon) – lesser-known but beautiful sourcesÂ
Metaphysical Properties of Opal
 Chakras: Crown, Heart, Third Eye (depending on color) Element: Water & Light Zodiac: Libra, Scorpio, Pisces Vibration: Dreamy, high-frequency, emotionally rich Spiritual & Healing Benefits:
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- Enhances creativity, imagination, and originalityÂ
- Supports emotional release and spiritual purificationÂ
- Activates the higher chakras for divine insightÂ
- Helps process past trauma and buried emotionsÂ
- Amplifies personal power and soul truthÂ
Opal is often called a mirror stone, reflecting back your inner world and encouraging you to accept your truth—no matter how layered or colorful it may be. Â
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How to Work With Opal
- Meditate with it on your heart or crown chakra for spiritual visionÂ
- Carry when doing creative work (writing, painting, designing)Â
- Use in dreamwork to access subconscious insightsÂ
- Pair with moonstone or labradorite for intuitive amplificationÂ
- Wear in jewelry to stay connected to your inner museÂ