Quartz
Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral belonging to the silicate class of minerals. Its crystal system is hexagonal (trigonal), and it is among the most abundant of minerals. The quartz family includes many stones discussed elsewhere in this website, and in fact the silicon oxide molecule of quartz is a part of the wide array of minerals designated as silicates. Quartz is formed in passages or hydrothermally in druses and clefts out of pure, silicic acid solution.
Quartz was believed to drive away demons and disease and was used as a strength and energy supplier. Crystal balls were used to predict the future.
- Formula- SiO2
- Crystal System - Trigonal
- Chemical Composition- Silicon Dioxide
- Hardness - 7 (Moh’s Scale)
Quartz crystals are found on every continent, and perhaps in every country on Earth. This section is mainly about varieties of clear quartz crystals, except as otherwise noted.
Classically, Clear Quartz stones are thought of as colourless, candle-shaped hexagonal prismatic crystals with relatively smooth sides and naturally faceted terminations at one or both ends. This description fits most of the varieties in this section, although quartz can occur in numerous other growing habitats, including compact or concretionary masses and fibrous forms, as well as microcrystalline quartz, which are not prismatic.
Healing Property of Quartz
Quartz is a crystal that essentially supports your overall wellbeing. As with its emotional use, whatever you intend or focus your attention on while holding quartz will amplify it. This stone extends a hand of support to increase your ability to be successful in all endeavours and areas of life, including financial security, fertility, creativity, family blessings, a happy home, a healthy body and much more.
Quartz helps you clarify the real source of your emotional stress.. Pay attention to your feelings and emotions while holding quartz, as it amplifies whatever you are focused on. Clarifying and understanding often alleviates disturbing feelings. Quartz brings self-knowledge and helps you to overcome what you believe are emotional and mental limits that you find you have set yourself.
Quartz helps you stay focused on the goal at hand. It’s a perfect companion for students of all ages and all teachings. Use quartz while you study or work on projects. This stone is helpful for memory recall, so use it when taking exams or any type of test. Quartz recalls forgotten memories and brings them into conscious awareness. It helps with solving problems in simple ways and in revitalising capabilities that you thought you had lost.