{"product_id":"purple-opal-beaded-bracelet-8mm","title":"Purple Opal Beaded Bracelet (8mm)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGeological Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica represented by the chemical formula SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e·nH\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO. Unlike precious opal, which displays a vibrant play-of-colour, this material is classified as \"common opal\" or potch. It forms at low temperatures in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, most commonly limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, and basalt. The striking purple and violet hues found in this specific variety are entirely natural, typically resulting from microscopic fluorite inclusions or trace transition metals suspended within the silica structure during formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAesthetic Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering features natural Purple Opal shaped into classic 8mm (0.31 in) spherical beads. The high-gloss lapidary polish beautifully highlights the stone's smooth, porcelain-like texture. Each bead is entirely unique, displaying a visually dynamic, marbled palette of deep violet, soft lavender, and creamy white. The 8mm format provides a substantial visual presence, allowing you to clearly appreciate the contrasting opaque and semi-translucent zones within each sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn metaphysical practices, Purple Opal is deeply associated with the Crown and Third Eye Chakras. It is universally regarded as a high-vibration stone of spiritual awakening, tranquillity, and emotional soothing. Practitioners use its calming, water-bound energy to clear an overactive mind, ease anxiety, and deepen intuitive connection during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile common opal is abundant globally, deposits yielding large quantities of material with rich, saturated purple colouration are relatively rare and highly sought after by lapidary artists. This 8mm beaded format offers collectors a premium, wearable presentation of a geologically uncommon and visually striking silica variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s \u0026amp; Display Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Opal contains a percentage of water within its mineral structure, it requires specific care. It rates between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it softer than standard quartz. To preserve the surface polish, prevent crazing (internal cracking), and protect the integrity of the elastic stretch cord, strictly avoid exposing the bracelet to extreme heat, prolonged direct sunlight, ultrasonic cleaners, or harsh cleaning chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all-natural, undyed, and polished Purple Opal (common opal) beads. Minor surface variations or slight textural differences where the silica density shifts are completely normal and guarantee the natural, untreated formation of the underlying rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm (0.31 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Legacy Crystals and Minerals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44622919794776,"sku":"5171954","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1572\/1816\/files\/purple-opal-beaded-bracelet-8mm-driftwood-displa.jpg?v=1787113834","url":"https:\/\/legacycrystalsandminerals.com\/products\/purple-opal-beaded-bracelet-8mm","provider":"Legacy Crystals and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}