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Westwen Australia is famous for the many deposits of common Opalite, (Dendritic Moss Agate) or Merlinite that form in a variety of colours. Most commonly occurring in the Eastern Goldfields area near the towns of Leonora, Kalgoorlie and Norseman.

Dendritic Opal is a form of common Opal, which is technically Chalcedony that frequently contains green mineral inclusions, such as Chlorite and Hornblende. The dark dendritic, tubular or orbicular markings within the base Opal can be composed of Manganese Oxides or Iron . The dendrites, or plumes as they are often called appear to be shaped like mosses, ferns or trees.

Opal is a hydrated silica mineral which comprises of microscopic spheres of silica which are bound together with water and silica and there are two forms of Opal, common and precious. Common Opal is normally opaque the colour range including white, blue, pink, yellow, yellow/orange, brown or black, and all could contain dendrite formations.

Merlinite is a stone of magic, shadows and descent into the darkest, deepest places within one’s being. It takes the heart- centered energy of Manganese to its deepest level, descending into the depths of the heart and the darkest places of shadow within oneself. It reveals one’s deepest motivations and assists in connecting with and integrating the shadow self. It aids in recognizing one’s most basic nature as a creation of the mind of the Divine, leading one into the void of potential from which all was created. It is a powerful ally for shamanic work, magical practices and healing.

Resonance with Merlinite’s frequency connects one with the Universal flow behind all of creation. It can help one become more aware of the subtle movement of energy, as well as opening one’s psychic centers and higher perception. it is extremely useful for those who tend to receive negative imagery, feelings or information when opening on a psychic level. If the information is necessary in order to assist another, it will protect one from embodying these difficult energies and can aid one in remaining objective. If the information is not necessary, but is coming in because of one’s own state of resonance with these levels, Merlinite can help one move beyond these frequencies into more Light- centered energies. Merlinite can help Light workers understand how to utilize lower- frequency energy effectively. You can’t have a rainbow with just the color purple. Similarly, you cannot deny your lower aspects and expect to integrate them into the Light. By learning to access, utilize and master the lower frequencies of the electromagnetic (Light) spectrum, one becomes whole and enlightened, embodying the balance of all polarities with wisdom and acceptance. In this way, Merlinite is truly a stone of self- mastery. Merlinite is a stone of wisdom, allowing one to understand that the greatest beauty of life lies in its mystery. Merlinite can aid one in developing patience and comprehending that one’s desires do not necessarily equate to one’s needs. Merlinite can assist one in achieving balance between the light and the dark— between the known and the unknown.

Merlinite’s energy is uniquely suited for work with natural energies and so is an excellent tool for shamans, Wiccans and others on the path of accessing the power of creation through the natural world. It can help communicate with the archetypal energies of nature, such as plant devas, animal spirits and the elemental allies. It can aid in honing one’s ability to perceive beyond the physical realm and into the spiritual and energetic realms. Its energy gives one the courage to face one’s shadow self and consciously integrate that aspect.

Emotionally, Shame, blame and self- loathing are all caused by the inability to accept all aspects of oneself. Merlinite’s energy allows one to see that there are no mistakes— only learning experiences. It can help one reconcile with the past, one’s mistakes, one’s less- than- enlightened desires and other aspects of oneself that one may wish to deny. It encourages self- forgiveness, self- acceptance and self- love. It can also assist one in working through grief and loss, as it reminds one that spirit is eternal and lasts beyond the physical.