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Opalescent Glass Eggs...

3/21/2012

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These opalescent glass eggs seem to be showing up all over the web and for some reason they are selling really well. I realized that I already had one that I picked up at a yard sale some time ago but had no idea what to do with it. Well, it seems that according to the web sites that are selling them, they are magic! Here is a typical description:
"These opalescent glass eggs are very popular and known as magic eggs..Made in China via a special process. Unpolished eggs look just like ordinary glass when they are dry.
Magic eggs, when wet or polished reflect light in a wondrous or mysterious way and resemble opal. Some people believe they can absorb negative energy and make living environments more positive. 45x30 mm.
What makes them Magic? These Opalescent glass eggs from China reflect light in wondrous ways. Notice how the colors and translucence change with different light sources. The eggs are particularly alluring in water- in a fountain the eggs reflect the surroundings and shimmer as water trickles over them.
People of all ages are intrigued by the mysterious Magic Eggs which change color from opal to blue when held in the palm of the hand." Well, after reading this glowing advertisement, I had to test the eggs. The photo above is simply a white light from below. No magic there. The eggs, when wet, looked like wet glass eggs. No magic there either. My best guess is that they are cast  glass  with silica particles scattered about inside to refract the light. No Feng Shui or negative energy absorbers. But, I thought that I might be able to give the egg some visual interest with a rainbow fading, changing color light emitting diode. (LED). Check out the video: Notice that at some color frequencies and saturation the egg looks blurred, but when reflecting internally, the image is clear.



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The LED is simply connected to a 3 Volt coin cell with a clothespin with correct polarity. (Long lead to positive). I picked my rainbow LED's up for $1 apiece from The Electronic Goldmine. The part number is G18602. They also have the 3 volt coin cells. By the way, the egg that fell on the floor did not break. At least they are durable! As for magic and negative energy removal, I will have to let the New Age crystal holders advise me...

22 Comments
Dominique
6/17/2015 09:22:30 am

If you don't believe then it doesn't work....duh

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Adam
6/28/2015 07:39:43 am

Try not to type out such a bias article, or at least state from the beginning that you do not believe in the power of these eggs/crystals so people don't waste their time. Thanks.

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olivia
12/20/2016 04:28:44 pm

y'all are mean people

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Dylan
9/4/2015 10:24:46 am

well, if you believe that the chinese toy industry has magical powers that they are putting in a glass egg...we have alot more to be worried about. crystal metaphysics dont apply to man-made materials....if youre here for metaphysical purposes...you ARE wasting your time!

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olivia
12/20/2016 04:27:32 pm

doesn't mean it is not real so duh i am asking how it works not if it doesn't work!

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Ken
12/20/2016 05:21:50 pm

Hi Olivia,
I did not post this to challenge anyone's belief system but to simply examine what the glass object with small reflective particles did in a pragmatic way. My observations was that it is a glass object that reflects light in a predictable explainable manner as posted in the write up. It is not a question of whether or not it works based on the advertised advantages of metaphysical qualities but that it simply reflects and refracts light. Thanks, Ken.

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Margaret
1/13/2017 11:36:22 am

When held in your hand the egg is suppose to draw toxins out and change to blue, then when rinsed in cold salt water.

Cathy
1/24/2017 11:27:18 am

These are made of the same type of glass sometimes sold as opalite. They add a little fluorite to molten glass and slow cool it, giving some of the SiO2 time to crystalize. (Though I've heard reports there's also opalite out there that's just plain plastic.... never seen this myself, though.) So yeah, better opalite is glass with some crystal and fluorite inclusions. Very pretty!

As for magic, magic is as magic does.

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Crissy
7/16/2017 10:37:06 am

I you don't believe then it doesn't work duh

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Teresa
9/2/2017 07:19:31 am

I can't believe how gullible some people are, even when faced with scientific fact, they still believe these eggs will do something. Go grab a drinking glass from your kitchen. It has the same "power."

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Claudia
7/15/2021 08:43:51 am

While no two Near death experiencss are the same, there are characteristic features that are commonly observed by the near death experience. These characteristics include a perception of seeing and hearing apart from the physical body, passing into or through a tunnel, encountering a mystical light, intense and generally positive emotions, a review of part or all of their prior life experiences, encountering deceased loved ones, and a choice to return to their earthly life. So what, because a Dr. cannot scientifically prove the person's near death experience with evidence makes these near death experiences invalid to the people who had experience? Wrong. Medical professionals can't explain why many have the same experiences near death experience and the same at at end of life. Just because something cannot be scientifically proven doesn't mean it didn't happen. So just because belief systems are different where one believes in the spiritual realm, crystals and the egg discussed above another does not entile sarcastic comments or judgement. Everyone doesn't experience awakening evolving on a higher plane. All things come from a place of love and light for all humanity.

Is it possible your sarcasm and judgement hold you back from reaching the higher plane of awakening?

I believe everyone has love and kindness to share and someday you may experience and you may believe it things you once needed scientific proof of to be real

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Jennifer
10/21/2017 07:11:45 pm

I call it the calming egg. I have bad anxiety and I found this egg at the book store and I now carry it with me. I hold it and touch it. It calms my nerves.

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Jonna T Williams link
3/12/2019 01:15:40 pm

I think that is a very good idea Jennifer. If more people would just be gentler with humankind, our planet's energy would feel nicer.

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herobuban link
1/26/2019 11:18:11 pm

i have an one opalecent gg

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Jonna T Williams link
3/12/2019 01:19:07 pm

The egg will give value to some and to some it will not. There is no reason to be upset. Being gentle with expression will also give value to some people and to some people it will allow thought process to take a nicer approach. The people who can only judge, will not ever be happy with any explanation. Change your thoughts, change your life. In love, light, gratitude and good health, Jonna

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Neon green Sylveon boi
9/20/2019 12:27:01 am

Bruh opalite has dolomite and volcanic ash in it, if you think that its trash and useless you are unwise in alchemy it is a mercury stone it is fueled by belief so actually bruh, ixts fake glass haha idoit you acToaLi bElIv tHis hAh you havE lIgMa' no, its a mind stone, its powerful, plastic that you can find wherever isnt you are right if you see plastic ones dont buy them, thats a whole new level of japery, but these opalite eggs can crystalize in the r

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Neon green Sylveon boi
9/20/2019 12:28:56 am

Ight conditions. You cant discount stuff as 'crappy glass' without actually researching what they are made of, yeah its big brain time.

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jhonanth
3/11/2020 06:57:10 am

you are a jerk

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jory stidham link
3/11/2020 06:56:12 am

your all mean people

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Millicent Lewis
4/2/2020 07:17:50 pm

Hold it up to a light to see it change color!

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Sherry Collins
3/20/2021 11:47:56 pm

It's OK to feel how you feel just don't BE MEAN 💩💯💜

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Debbie Doty
4/3/2021 12:09:57 pm

Our brains are very powerful “what you think is what you are”...
the thought of positive suits me!

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