Pink Opal is a soothing, opaque, common opal, often called the "stone of hope" or "love". Primarily sourced from Peru, it ranges from baby pink to lavender and is renowned for its heart-centered emotional healing properties, including fostering calmness, compassion, and easing stress. It has a Mohs hardness of 

5.5

-

6.5

. 

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Key Properties of Pink Opal

• Emotional Healing: Pink opal is strongly associated with the heart chakra, helping to heal emotional wounds, trauma, and anxiety. It is used to promote emotional resilience, calm, and self-love.

• Appearance: This stone is generally opaque and does not display the "fire" or play-of-color found in precious opals. It has a milky, soft appearance, often featuring matte, pastel pink tones.

• Physical Characteristics: As a hydrated form of silica (

  𝑆𝑖𝑂2

  ⋅𝑛𝐻2𝑂

  ), it is relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness between 

  5.5

  5.5

   and 

  6.5

  6.5

  . It is important to keep it out of direct sunlight, as it can dry out, turn brittle, and fade.

• Locations: While primarily found in Peru (known as "Andean Opal"), it is also sourced from Australia and the USA.

• Metaphysical Use: It is considered a stone of spiritual awakening, used to increase peace and tranquility. 

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Care Tips

• Cleaning: Use mild soap and water, avoiding harsh chemicals.

• Storage: Store separately from harder gemstones to prevent scratches.

• Cleansing: Cleanse under moonlight or in the earth, per advice. 

  Coral Strands

Important Note: Because pink opal is often imitated, genuine stones typically have a cool-to-the-touch feel and slight natural, milky variations rather than a perfectly uniform color, as explains. 

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