Stone Name: Purple Opal/Titanium coated Hematite
Stone Size: 4mm/4x3mm
Stone Color: Purple/White/Silver
 
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Base Cord: Distressed Gray
Thread: Black
 
Metaphysical Properties: Purple Opal may help with spiritual awakening, self-love, compassion, enhancing creativity. Hematite may help with grounding, spiritual protection, mental clarity, and confidence.
Chakra: Purple Opal-Third Eye, Heart Hematite-Root
Birthstone/Zodiac: Purple Opal-Libra, Pisces, Cancer Hematite-Aquarius, Aries, Capricorn
 
Purple Opals can be found in the United States, Australia, Ethiopia, and Mexico, with most of the known deposits coming from Jalisco, Mexico, where they were first discovered in 2011. This unique gemstone is also known by several names, including Morado Opal, Violet Flame Opal, and Opal Royale. Revered for its soothing energy and rich purple hue, Purple Opal is often associated with spiritual growth, inner peace, and heightened intuition. It's a wonderful stone to incorporate into meditation practices, as it is believed to support emotional healing and deeper connection to higher consciousness.
 
Hematite is a striking iron-rich mineral that has been revered for its beauty and energetic properties for thousands of years. Found in regions such as the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Venezuela, hematite's history of use dates back over 100,000 years, with archaeological evidence showing it was used by early humans as pigment in cave art and as adornment in ritual and burial practices.
 
Beyond its practical applications, hematite has long been prized in both ancient and modern traditions for its powerful grounding and protective qualities. Known as a stone of strength and stability, it is believed to anchor the soul to the body, promote emotional balance, and form a shield against negative energies. In spiritual circles, it is often worn as jewelry or carried as a talisman to foster inner resilience, mental clarity, and energetic protection.
 
Today, hematite continues to be valued not only for its metallic luster and historical significance but also for its ability to help people stay centered, calm, and focused amidst life’s challenges.