Opal Stone
Opal, often also referred to as the Eye Stone, is exceptionally lustrous. In fact its gleam is so powerful, that even the most minor movements allow the flash of brightness to be seen by the eye. The Opal gemstone, originates from opalus, coined by the Roman historian, Pliny. There are several types of Opal, mostly categorized on the basis of its metaphysical properties. These include Peruvial, Precious black, Crystal, Ethiopian, Bolder, Girasol, Matrix, Milk, Hydrophane, Green, Water, Precious White, Oregon, Moss, Wood and Mexican fire Opal. The stone honors the Pricess of Underworld, Persephone, and also pays homage to Roman Goddess of Entry, Cardea.
The stone does not specifically support any zodiac sign, nor is it a birthstone. However, it does have a close association to Cancer, favouring it partially.Benefits and UsesOpal is a unique stone that is surrounded around love, passion and seduction. It is closely linked toeroticism and passion. It allows lovers to get close, connect, and get intimate and to relish eachother’s company for livelong. It marks the augment of a fresh and strong relationship. It also arouses feelings in others and is said to work like a charm when it comes to approaching your love.The stone, on account of its bright gleam, is believed to fill your life with brightness and happiness. It is said to make you happy and content. It helps you to unearth, and explore the glory in your life and the happy realms. It creates an atmosphere of joy and satisfaction, minimizing any evils that might be present.Hence, in this manner, the stone acts as a barrier for negative thoughts and curses that people might tend to bombard you with.
The stone hinders the entrance of such evil thoughts and curses with the help of Cardea, the Roman Goddess of Entry.It also shows its use when something is required to be done very secretely, with immense cunningness and stealth. It enables the bearer to carry out his or her tasks with an “invisibility cloak”, protecting him or her from exposure to prying evil eyes. Hence, it is a good option for detectives or other field agents.The stone also helps in several health benefits. It is one of the only stones to reduce your thirst tendancies and allows your body to reduce its craving for water.The stone is also given credit that it relaxes several organs and equalizes blood pressure throughout the body.
The stone further improves digestion and respiration. It also reduces toxin levels in your body and improves insulin production.Price and QualityThe price of the stone depends on which type of stone it is, amongst the surplus number of Opal stones that one can find.The price of the stones is varying immensely, and even so, on the basis of the jewellery you wear.Substitutes and AvailabilityThe richest places where Opal is found are Andamooka and Coober Pedy, in South Australia.However, it is also partially available in Mexico and U.S.A.Opal, on the basis of its gleam, can be substitutedby Zircon.
