Opalite Sphere VG290

$48.00

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Description
  • Material: Opalite
  • Product Type: Crystal Sphere
  • Sphere size: approximately 40-50mm size
  • Quantity: Set of 5–7 Spheres

What Makes the Opalite Sphere Special?

Our Opalite Sphere, also known as an Opalite crystal ball, features a silky smooth surface with soft iridescent flashes and a delicate milky glow. Every sphere is thoughtfully polished to highlight its ethereal beauty, making it a charming addition to any crystal collection. Opalite spheres are available within our Crystal Sphere Wholesale range.

Opalite (Man-Made) Product Knowledge
Product: Opalite (Man-Made) (Sphere VG290)
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1. ORIGIN
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[IMPORTANT] Opalite is a MAN-MADE glass, not natural opal. It is usually made by fusing glass with metals such as copper, gold or cobalt, and shows a soft milky-blue or pink glow through the 'Tyndall effect.'
Natural opal is hydrated silicon dioxide formed over millions of years; opalite is synthetically produced, and the two differ completely in composition and value.
Because the finished material can contain air bubbles (a trace of the glass process), it is sometimes called 'glass opal.' It has no natural deposit; it is industrially manufactured.
With a hardness of about 5-6 (as glass), it is suited to making spheres, jewelry and ornaments.

2. HISTORY
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As a low-cost imitation of natural opal, opalite has been mass-produced since the 20th century with the development of glassmaking.
Its dreamy pale-blue glow has made it widely popular in jewelry and the healing market, where it is often mistaken for a natural gemstone.
Important note: this is man-made glass without the value or natural energetic properties of true opal. It should always be honestly labeled as man-made.

3. USAGE
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Jewelry: made into bracelets, pendants and beads, popular for their soft blue glow.
Ornaments and decor: made into spheres and ornaments to create a dreamy atmosphere.
Meditation: users often employ it in calm, clear meditation (a cultural practice).
Important note: this is a decorative man-made material without the rarity of a natural mineral.

4. FUNCTIONS
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(Mostly cultural attributions, for reference only; this is a man-made material.)
Calm and clarity: in healing tradition opalite is associated with calmness, clarity and gentle emotional transition.
Emotional soothing: believed to support emotional balance and a gentle flow of energy.
Symbol of communication and inspiration: its pale blue tones suggest communication, inspiration and self-expression.
Core value of this product: its dreamy appearance (Tyndall effect) and high cost-effectiveness.

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