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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Pink Opal
the gentle heartA soft, milky pink stone without opal’s fire, gentle in colour and to the touch. Traditionally kept for a gentle heart, kindness and calm.
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Said to help withA gentle heart, kindness and calm
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Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourSoft pink, sometimes with darker patches
Hardness5.5 to 6.5 out of 10, store it apart from harder stones
What it isCommon opal (without the fire of precious opal) [PLACEHOLDER: check, some “pink opal” is a mix of opal and other minerals]
Meaning
What pink opal is said to do
Where the name comes from
Opal comes from the Sanskrit upala, “precious stone”, by way of Latin. Pink opal is common opal, without the rainbow fire, and is often said to come from the Andes in Peru.
Its soft pink has made it a stone for a gentle heart and kindness.
Traditionally said to help with
A gentle heartAs on our love page: kept close for kindness and gentleness.
CalmIts soft pink is linked with a calmer mood.
Self-kindnessMany people keep it as a reminder to go easy on themselves.
ComfortA soft, soothing stone for a hard day.
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Everyday pink opal
How to use it
1By the bedA tower on the bedside table for a gentle end to the day.
2Next to a photoBeside a picture of someone you love.
3In a quiet cornerWhere you read or unwind.
4As a giftA soft, gentle present for a friend.
Care card
Looking after your pink opal
Keep it out of heat and sunOpal holds a little water, so heat and strong sun can dry it out and make it crack. Keep it off windowsills.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyRinse and dry it. Don’t soak it, and keep it away from salt and cleaners.
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Pink Opal
the gentle heartA soft, milky pink stone, traditionally kept for a gentle heart and calm.
Shop pink opal · from £6.25Said to help withA gentle heart, kindness and calm
ChakraHeart
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourSoft pink, sometimes with darker patches
Hardness5.5 to 6.5 out of 10, store it apart from harder stones
What it isCommon opal (without the fire of precious opal) [PLACEHOLDER: check, some “pink opal” is a mix of opal and other minerals]
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What pink opal is said to do
Opal comes from the Sanskrit upala, “precious stone”. Pink opal is common opal, without the fire, often from Peru.
A gentle heartAs on our love page: kept close for kindness and gentleness.
CalmIts soft pink is linked with a calmer mood.
Self-kindnessMany people keep it as a reminder to go easy on themselves.
ComfortA soft, soothing stone for a hard day.
Care cardLooking after your pink opal
Keep it out of heat and sunOpal holds a little water, so heat and strong sun can dry it out and make it crack. Keep it off windowsills.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
A quick rinse onlyRinse and dry it. Don’t soak it, and keep it away from salt and cleaners.
How to use it
1By the bedA tower on the bedside table for a gentle end to the day.
2Next to a photoBeside a picture of someone you love.
3In a quiet cornerWhere you read or unwind.
4As a giftA soft, gentle present for a friend.
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