I've been putting off writing this post for two weeks now. I can't quite put my finger on why, but I just feel this stone has so much to tell ..., I suppose it was intimidating. Such a perfect and powerful stone leaves a lot to be described, explained and pondered. Please believe me when I say this post is only a fraction of the history and possibilities of the stone crystal quartz.
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Stone Name
Crystal Quartz, "The Universal Crystal"
Birthstone Month
April
Zodiac Association
Scorpio
Affected Chakra: Crown
History of Use: The word "quartz" is derived from the German word "Quarz". Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on the earth. Quartz is an essential constituent of granite and is found in sandstone and shale. Major quartz varieties include agate, jasper, amethyst and carnelian. Clear Crystal Quartz has forever carried a place of importance in spiritual and religious beliefs. The Japanese call it tama, "the perfect jewel." In Buddhism, it is one of the seven precious substances. Tibetan Buddhists use clear quartz on their alter to symbolize the perfect Buddha nature - a visible nothingness. Indigenous cultures in North America and Burma believed Crystal Quartz to be living entities - taking a breath every hundred years or so. Nearly every culture has used quartz for healing. In Rome and medieval England it was used for cases of dysentery, glandular swelling, pain and fevers. Also, ladies of luxury carried crystal balls in the hands for cooling during summer weather. In the Scottish Highlands, a crystal set in silver and worn around the neck was considered effective for diseases of the kidneys. It has been carved for vases, cups and ornaments, placed in tombs and scepters of royalty, valued as amulets and catalysts for healing. "Sir Isaac Newton discovered the color spectrum by refracting sunlight through a natural crystal. Reflecting the rainbow on his wall allowed him to measure the different lengths of the rays of the visible light spectrum." - Dorothee L. Mella, Stone Power II
Spiritual Properties: Crystal quartz (sometimes known as "Rock Crystal" has a similar vibration as humans and helps us understand our spiritual lives. Because it radiates all the color vibrations within the spectrum of light, it can be used for a variety of purposes. Crystal Quartz produces a force field of negative ions while clearing the surroundings of positive ions, protecting the aura. It is most often used in healing to amplify the energies of other healing stones, but can draw in energy as well. During meditation, a crystal ball or crystal point can be used to connect with higher consciousness. Quartz can be clear or cloudy, but this doesn't affect it's energetic qualities. This important stone enhances energy by absorbing, storing, balancing, amplifying, focusing and transmitting energy. Quartz will protect one's spirit during growth of emotional processes. There are times that crystal quartz does not work for negative-minded people. If this is the case, use crystal quartz to amplify the energy of healing stones that promote peace and positivity. "To benefit from Rock Crystal's blessings, one must feel in harmony with it and deserve its gifts. Intent other than for good inevitably brings harm back on oneself" -Florence Megemont, The Metaphysical Book of Gems and Crystals
Physical Healing Properties: Stimulates the immune and circulatory systems. It has been used to treat migraines, vertigo and motion sickness.
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