Yellow opal

Yellow opal is a variety of opal that is distinguished by its bright yellow to golden color, sometimes dotted with sparkling iridescence. Like other types of opal, it is composed primarily of silica, and its formation occurs through the deposition of silica in solution in aquatic or geothermal environments. Yellow opal is valued both for its beauty and for its spiritual properties in lithotherapy.

Yellow opal typically appears as a light to golden yellow hue, and can sometimes exhibit patterns and iridescence. Its color is due to the presence of traces of iron and other minerals. It can be translucent to opaque and is often polished to enhance its vitreous luster.

In lithotherapy, yellow opal is recognized for its many virtues.

• Yellow Opal is often considered an energizing stone. It helps to boost vitality and invigorate its wearer, bringing joy and optimism.

• This stone promotes clarity of mind and helps improve concentration, which is beneficial for learning and decision making.

• Yellow opal is also linked to creative expression. It encourages imagination and innovation, making it a gemstone for artists and creators.

• This stone helps to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing its wearer to feel more sure of themselves and their abilities.

• Yellow Opal is used to stabilize emotions, helping to overcome fears and anxiety. It promotes a positive and cheerful state of mind.

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Yellow opal stone has many of the same characteristics as other opals. However, these properties differ due to its bright color. Composed primarily of hydrated silica and inclusions of various other metals, yellow opal is extremely hydrated, containing approximately 20% water.

Its color is due to the significant presence of iron. It does not present any fire or in other words any reflection. The transparency of yellow opal varies from translucent to opaque. Its shine can be glassy, ​​matte, or even sometimes pearly.

Yellow opal is one of the common opals. We find his trace among the Greeks, who attributed to him the gift of mediumship. Legend has it that one could read the future in a common opal. Then the yellow opal was, among the Romans, an indicator of social status. Possession of an opal showed a certain rank and recognized power in society. In the Middle Ages and until the end of the Renaissance in Europe, yellow opal was a stone of good luck and good health.

Yellow opal provides fullness and balance of the mind. It wards off negative energies and emotional excesses. This balance allows us to overcome blockages linked to the past and move forward in life. It promotes projects and their accomplishment.