{"product_id":"boulder-opal-specimen-from-australia-for-06536","title":"Boulder Opal Specimen — Genuine Australian Gemstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBoulder Opal Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e shows genuine flashes of deep green naturally formed within its ironstone host rock, sourced from Queensland, Australia. Boulder opal is traditionally linked to both the \u003cstrong\u003eroot and crown chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e, its grounded ironstone base balanced by the luminous play of colour above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes boulder opal such a compelling stone beyond its looks? It's said to connect the emotional and spiritual self, promoting clarity, confidence, and creativity, and many also use it to help stabilise mood swings and release emotional blockages. That combination of grounding and inspiration is exactly why it's prized by collectors and healers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIronstone-hosted opal like this forms when silica-rich groundwater slowly fills cracks in iron-rich boulders, a process that has to happen under exactly the right conditions to preserve colour this clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen measures 92mm by 67mm and weighs 539 grams (2,695 carats). Boulder opal forms as silica-rich water seeps into cracks within ironstone boulders over a very long stretch of time, leaving genuine, natural colour rather than anything added or enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Australian boulder opal, natural ironstone host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92mm x 67mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 539g (2,695 carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarity, confidence, creativity, emotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoulder opal specimens with this much visible green flash in a natural ironstone setting are genuinely uncommon, since the colour has to sit close enough to the surface to be seen clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving with your opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it as a home décor centrepiece, in a meditation space, or as the standout piece of a mineral collection, wherever its natural polish and colour flashes can be fully appreciated. Keep it away from harsh chemicals, extreme heat, and prolonged direct sunlight, and let it adjust gradually between rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52565610004767,"sku":null,"price":1001.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/files\/il_fullxfull.7269165136_24rf.jpg?v=1779596170","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/boulder-opal-specimen-from-australia-for-06536","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}