White African Opal 6mm Round w/ Red Matrix - 15-16 Inch R0486 A form of chalcedony made

A form of chalcedony made of quartz

It is not a mineral

After the glass has cooled

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

though treated stones have more potassium in them than before

White African Opal 6mm Round w/ Red Matrix - 15-16 Inch R0486 A form of chalcedony madeWhite African Opal is a white to cream to light tan stone with veining of black or gray. Like all Opals, it is a form of hydrated amorphous silica, however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal. Common Opals such as White African Opal are believed to provide gentle, nurturing emotional support.