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Opal
Opal can be colourless, white, black, pink, orange, and highly iridescent. The stone is opaque to translucent and has a vitreous to resinous luster. There are various types, often depending on color.
Opal is a protective and activating stone. It makes one cheerful, optimistic, vital, spontaneous, original, creative, and stimulates an interest in art and an appreciation for beautiful things. The stone also has a strong connection to love and promotes faithfulness and loyalty.
Opalite
Opalite is a milky stone with an iridescent sheen. Opalite or opaline is not real opal but (artificially made) glass.
Opalite is a typical new age stone and helps to stabilize mood swings and promote relaxation. The opal-like stone improves emotional strength and helps to deal with changes and new situations more easily. The gemstone has a soothing, uplifting effect and clears the mind. It literally and figuratively provides breathing room and helps you to hold your own in stressful situations.
