Queensland Boulder Opal
About Queensland Boulder Opal
Queensland Boulder Opal is a spectacular variety of opal found in Queensland, Australia, where precious opal forms within ironstone boulders, creating stunning natural artworks. The opal's brilliant play-of-colour against the dark brown ironstone matrix creates dramatic contrast and unique patterns found nowhere else on Earth.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5 (opal), 5-6 (ironstone)
- Chemical Composition: SiO₂·nH₂O (Hydrated Silicon Dioxide in ironstone matrix)
- Crystal System: Amorphous (non-crystalline)
- Colour: Multi-coloured iridescence on brown ironstone background
- Chakra: All Chakras (especially Sacral and Solar Plexus)
- Element: Fire, Earth, Water
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a stone of grounded creativity and emotional expression, Queensland Boulder Opal combines the fiery inspiration of precious opal with the stabilizing energy of ironstone. It's particularly valued for enhancing creativity, boosting confidence, and supporting authentic self-expression. Many use Boulder Opal to manifest creative visions, release inhibitions, and express their unique gifts with grounded confidence.
How to Use Queensland Boulder Opal
Wear Queensland Boulder Opal to enhance creativity and self-expression, meditate with it to access inspired visions, or place it in your creative space to ignite imagination. Its dramatic beauty makes it perfect for artists, performers, and anyone seeking to express their authentic self with confidence.