Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Opalite)

 

Opalite

   Ohhh, look at the pretty cloudy sky blue shinyite!

Like a summer sky with white puffy clouds,

it exudes a sense of peace and tranquility.

   As it should - Blue and white, the two primary colors often found in Opalite, are associated with peace, tranquility and purity. Natural Opalite is usually found in Africa and Brazil, although there are man made Opalites created by opalizing glass, creating stunning colors.

So how is natural Opal formed as opposed to man made Opal?

   Natural Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide and water. As water runs down through the earth, it picks up silica from sandstone and carries the solution into cracks and voids caused by natural faults or decomposing fossils. When the water evaporates, the silica deposit is left behind. They are commonly formed by volcanic activity, but it's pretty darn rare.

   Most Opalite is man-made and made of glass. The glass is often composed of dolomite and metal to best replicate natural opal's volcanic conditions. As with any glass, the process starts melting raw materials down to a liquid, then allowing the mixture to cool and solidify. This process results in a beautiful more readily available stone.

Chakra Inscribed Opalite Obelisk

      Either way, Opalite is a pretty cool stone. For crystal healers, Opalite is steeped in profound symbolism. It is considered to be emblematic of youthful optimism, playfulness and resilience. In addition, this stone is believed to improve communication on all levels, especially the spiritual. It is used to remove energy blockages of the chakras and considered emotionally helpful in assisting in transitions of any kind, engendering persistence and strength.

Just don't leave it in water!

   Opalite is only a moderately hard mineral with a value of 5-6.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which is just above the minimum value required for minerals to survive underwater. As a result, prolonged immersion in water will dull the appearance and damage the stone.

   Not to worry, this doesn't detract from it's luminous beauty and many intrinsic benefits of the crystal. It is after all the stone of love!

Want to learn more about this fascinating stone? Visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchys carries a number of books to increase your understanding of this and many other stones and crystals. They also carry a variety of products containing Opalite to pair with your favorite outfits, use in rituals, and adorn your home. Click on the links below to view a sample of the products available.

Opalite Chip Bracelet

 

Opalite Frog

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Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned...I mean stones! (Apatite)

  Featured Shinyite: Apatite

   Want to work up an appetite? I have just the stone for you!

Get it? Apatite?

   I think the boss just groaned. Well it's her own fault, after all, she bought me a beautiful pair of Apatite earrings for my birthday and now I just can't get my fill.

(I crack myself up!😆)

Of course, Blue Apatite is only one of the many colors found in Apatite. The name Apatite is actually given to a family of crystals and can be seen in shades of yellow, pink, purple, white, green and blue - the neon varieties often the most sought after. It is often mistaken for Tourmaline or Beryl, hence the name taken from Greek mythology where Apate was the personification of deceit and deception.

Ooohhh, a tricky stone...

    I am now thinking I may need to pair the earrings with a pendant... or maybe a ring...

18K Vermeil Gold Ring Blue Apatite

   

   You may have to take care it doesn't trick you into wanting more than one!

Oh heck, what is the harm in having a few?

   The only real decision is what color. Blue Apatite is probably the most popular of the color varieties with the most striking blue colors found in Madagascar. This stone forms in hexagonal crystals and is a rock phosphate mineral identified by the chemical formula Ca5(PO4). Apatite can exist in many different forms, along with other minerals, as long as the base of apatite calcium (Ca5) and phosphorous (PO4) exist together. With a Mohs hardness of 5 it is one of the softer stones.

But don't let the hardness scale fool you, this stone packs quite a punch!

   Apatite is considered a stone of manifestation, related to service and to humanitarian pursuits. Although generally believed to be attuned to the future, it also is said to connect to past lives. It is used for cleansing and healing, as well as stimulating the development of psychic gifts and spiritual attunement, deepening meditation and aiding communication and self-expression on all levels.

   And as if that wasn't enough...The gemstone is believed to decrease appetite (go figure) as well as enhance insight, creativity and learning. It is said that wearing apatite will enhance focus, clarity for concentration, intellect, acceptance and unconditional love. We could all use a little of the latter.

   Want to learn more about this fascinating stone? Visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchy's carries a number of books to increase your understanding of this and many other stones and crystals. They also carry a variety of products containing Amethyst available to pair with your favorite outfits, use in rituals, and adorn your home.

See something you like? Click on the links!

Blue Apatite Palm Stones

Blue Apatite Obelisk

Blue Apatite Stone Bracelet

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