The spheres of Opalite in various shades of yellow and brown have a diameter of 16mm. Each ball is unique in its grain - from a few gossamer to numerous, branched inclusions, the spectrum ranges.
The opalite strand is about 40cm long.
Stone healing uses Opalite to promote sociability; fear of contact can be reduced with the help of the mineral.
The raw material for the gemstone strands comes from Australia.
Other names for Opalite are moss opal; the yellow variety is also called goldlace opalite or honey opalite. Because of the small black inclusions Opalite is also called mosquito stone.