Black Opal
About Black Opal
Black Opal is the rarest and most valuable variety of opal, displaying brilliant play-of-colour against a dark body tone ranging from dark grey to jet black. Found primarily in Lightning Ridge, Australia, this precious gemstone combines the mystical energy of opal with the protective power of black stones, creating a powerful ally for transformation and spiritual protection.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5
- Chemical Composition: SiO₂·nH₂O (Hydrated Silicon Dioxide with carbon and iron oxide)
- Crystal System: Amorphous (non-crystalline)
- Colour: Dark grey to black body with brilliant multi-coloured play-of-colour
- Chakra: Root Chakra, Crown Chakra, All Chakras
- Element: Water, Fire, Earth
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a stone of mystery and protection, Black Opal combines powerful grounding with spiritual awakening and emotional amplification. It's particularly valued for enhancing psychic abilities, providing protection during spiritual work, and bringing hidden emotions to light. Many use Black Opal to access shadow wisdom, enhance intuition, and manifest desires while maintaining strong energetic protection.
How to Use Black Opal
Wear Black Opal to enhance psychic abilities and maintain protection, meditate with it to access deeper consciousness, or use it in manifestation work to combine spiritual vision with grounded action. Its rare beauty and powerful energy make it perfect for advanced spiritual practitioners and those seeking to integrate shadow and light. Note: Black Opal is precious and delicate—protect from heat, dryness, and impact.