Man-made opal-like stone; synthetic stone made to replicate natural opal <\/p>

Opalite is a man-made, opalescent glass that is produced  in China. <\/p>

It is manufactured in sheets, solely as a material for decorative products, such as carvings, decorative stones and jewellery.<\/p>

Its content consists of minerals such as dolomite and metal, fused at very high temperatures to replicate the volcanic environment in which natural opal is formed. <\/p>

Opalite was first manufactured in Venice during the 16th century as a way of replicating natural opal. The surface of the stone features particles of Silicon Dioxide, which create the same iridescence as its natural form. It can be produced in a variety of colours, however translucent blue is currently the most popular pigment. <\/p>

This stone is said to represent purity, and is believed to be particularly adept at attracting positive energy.<\/p>

It is also known as ‘Opal Glass’, as it is technically not a gemstone or mineral rock.<\/p>