{"product_id":"owyhee-blue-opal-towers","title":"Owyhee Blue Opal Towers – Natural Shape | Oregon, USA","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwyhee Blue Opal towers from Oregon, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bring together the opal’s characteristic blue colour and an individual, natural-shaped outline. Each piece offers its own profile, making it a distinctive addition to a mineral collection, meditation space or crystal display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir irregular form gives these towers an organic appearance. “Natural shape” describes their outline rather than a naturally grown crystal termination: opal does not form pointed crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwyhee blue opal is a variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommon opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, valued for its body colour rather than the rainbow play-of-colour associated with precious opal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal is hydrated silica, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiO₂·nH₂O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, classed as a mineraloid because it lacks an ordered crystal structure. It forms as silica-bearing water deposits material within spaces and fractures in rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs hardness of approximately 5–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and requires careful handling. Protect your tower from knocks, high heat and sudden temperature changes. Clean gently with a soft cloth lightly dampened with lukewarm, mildly soapy water. Avoid steam and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolistic and Spiritual Associations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn contemporary crystal traditions, Owyhee blue opal symbolises thoughtful communication, emotional balance and quiet reflection. Some practitioners choose it as a focus for meditation or setting intentions around expressing feelings and listening with compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations vary between traditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Throat Chakra, symbolically associated with communication and self-expression; Heart Chakra, associated with compassion and emotional harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water, representing emotion and adaptability; Air, representing thought, perspective and communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, associated with emotional depth, sensitivity and reflection in contemporary crystal practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese spiritual associations are belief-based interpretations, not scientifically established health benefits. Crystals are not a substitute for medical care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lace Agate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair for an intention-setting theme centred on thoughtful communication and gentle self-expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine as a symbolic pairing for clarity and focused intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair for a meditation arrangement centred on contemplation and spiritual reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will intuitively choose an Owyhee blue opal tower from our collection just for you. Each piece is individual, so size, shape, colour and natural markings will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"£5","offer_id":57700934353269,"sku":"5055580302780","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£10","offer_id":57700934386037,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£20","offer_id":57700934418805,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossilsTowersOwyheeBlueOpal.png?v=1793211176","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/owyhee-blue-opal-towers","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}