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