Quartz is one of the most common and varied minerals on earth, and its abundant colours produce many gemstone types. Amethyst and Citrine are the most popular and valuable gem varieties of Quartz, but other forms also make important gemstones. The word quartz is thought to come from the German word “quartz”, but the origin of that word is not known. The word crystal, however, comes from the Greek word “krystallos” which means ice.
Varieties include :
Mohs Hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 7 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Sources
Quartz deposits have been found all over the world, mostly in Brazil and USA.
Spiritual Healing Properties
There are many traditional uses of this gemstone. In ancient Japan it was believed that Quartz formed from the breath of a white dragon, and regarded it as representing perfection. Australian Aborigines used Quartz in rain rituals. Crystals skulls were reportedly made by Atlanteans and are believed by some to be living entities. Clear quartz formed into spheres have been used as crystal balls to predict the future at least since the middle ages.
Quartz is a power stone. It has been called the “Universal Crystal” because of its many uses. It enhances energy by absorbing, storing, amplifying, balancing, focusing and transmitting. It is thought to channel universal energy and it also enhances thoughts, as they are a form of energy. This is because it directs and amplifies energy and is extremely beneficial for manifesting, healing, meditation, protection, and channelling. Quartz is also beneficial for storing and retrieving information of all types, as information is a form of energy pattern also. This makes them particularly good for programming to use for a particular purpose. Quartz is excellent for harmonising and balancing your environment due to its ability to balance. Clear Quartz is an excellent stone to have with other crystals as it acts as an amplifier.
Quartz is a stone of clarity which dispels negativity and clears away negative energy. It can be used to purify and clarify on the spiritual, mental, and physical planes. It is powerfully protective because of these properties. Quartz enhances spiritual growth, spirituality and wisdom. Because it clarifies thought processes and emotions, it can increase inspiration and creativity. It can also help particularly with concentration, studying, and retaining what one learns. Quartz is also a stone of harmony because it balances energies, and is even helpful in romantic relationships.
Psychically, quartz is a powerful stone. It is used for psychic protection because it counters black magic and protects from negative energy. Quartz is very useful on the third eye chakra for clarity of psychic vision, and can be used to communicate with spirits and other worlds. Quartz is a stone that can access ancient wisdom and bring it into the present. It is a very good stone for astral travel, manifestation, scrying, channelling, dream recall and dream work.
Known as the Master Healer stone, Quartz is an excellent all purpose crystal healer stone. It is said to amplify healing energy and is used to perform diagnostic healing.
Chakra
All depending on the type of Quartz ( as above)
Element
All depending on the type of Quartz ( as above)
Stone Combination
The following are good stones to combine with Quartz
The following are incompatible stones with Quartz.
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