Boulder Opal
About Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal is a spectacular variety of opal that forms within ironstone boulders, creating stunning natural artworks where vibrant opal flashes dance across dark host rock. Found primarily in Queensland, Australia, this unique stone combines opal's mystical play-of-colour with the grounding energy of ironstone, making it both magical and stabilizing.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5
- Chemical Composition: SiO₂·nH₂O (Hydrated Silicon Dioxide in ironstone matrix)
- Crystal System: Amorphous (non-crystalline)
- Colour: Multi-coloured iridescence on brown ironstone
- Chakra: All Chakras (especially Root and Crown)
- Element: Water, Earth, Fire
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a stone of grounded magic and creative inspiration, Boulder Opal enhances intuition and emotional expression while keeping you anchored in reality. It's particularly valued for amplifying creativity, revealing hidden talents, and supporting manifestation with practical action. Many use Boulder Opal to balance spiritual and earthly pursuits, enhance joy, and bring visions into tangible form.
How to Use Boulder Opal
Wear Boulder Opal to enhance creativity and emotional expression, meditate with it to access intuitive insights while staying grounded, or display it in your creative space for inspiration. Its unique combination of energies makes it perfect for artists, visionaries, and practical dreamers.