cherry opal

cherry opal is another beautiful variety of opal. it is composed, like all opaly, of spheres of silica surrounded by water and is therefore sensitive to extremes of heat and cold. (photo from mindat.org)

colour/appearance:

orange to red clear color, sometimes with fire

sources:

mexico

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method, energize on an amethyst cluster or in moonlight during full moon

chakra(s):

root

physical:

disorders related to the blood

counters depression and lethargy

stimulates creativity and intuition

emotional:

centers and energizes our activities

spiritual:

stimulates, activates and cleanses the base and sacral chakras, stimulates clairsentience and clairvoyance