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Pink Opal
Also known as: Stone of Resolution, Andean Pink Opal
Amorphous Hydrated Silica
Pink Opal is a hydrated silica mineral found primarily in the Andes of Peru. Unlike play-of-color opals, Pink Opal has a solid, opaque pink color and is prized for its exceptionally gentle, healing energy.
Healing Properties
- Heals inner child wounds
- Soothes anxiety gently
- Opens Heart to compassion
- Supports recovery from heartbreak
Emotional Benefits
- •Gently soothes anxiety and hyperactive thinking
- •Heals the inner child with compassion
- •Supports recovery from heartbreak
Spiritual Benefits
- •Gentle Heart Chakra opener
- •Supports karmic healing through love
- •Connects to angelic nurturing energy
How to Use
Place under pillow for peaceful sleep, carry for gentle anxiety relief, or hold during inner child healing work.
Meditation
Hold and breathe slowly, visualizing pink light softly healing any inner wounds.
Placement in Home
Bedroom or any personal sanctuary space.
Traditional Uses
Used in Andean cultures of Peru for heart healing rituals. Not a substitute for medical treatment.
Ethical Sourcing
Generally low concern. Peruvian opal is responsibly mined.
Quick Facts
- Mineral Class
- Mineraloid (hydrated silica)
- Crystal System
- Amorphous
- Chemical Formula
- SiO₂·nH₂O
- Mohs Hardness
- 5.5–6.5
- Transparency
- Opaque to translucent
- Luster
- Waxy
- Planetary
- Venus, Moon
- Typical Price
- $5–$60
Care Guide
Water safe
Sunlight safe
Cleansing
Sound healingMoonlightSmoke cleansing
Charging
MoonlightRose Quartz clusterSelenite plate
Associations
Zodiac
TaurusCancer
Element
Water
Intentions
Gentle healingInner childCompassionPeace
Origins
Peru (Andes)AustraliaMexicoUSA
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