MINERAL DESCRIPTION

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2.

There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. Especially in Europe and the Middle East, varieties of quartz have been since antiquity the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewelry and hard stone carvings. Quartz is the hardest of common minerals. Only rare minerals, such as diamonds, are harder than quartz.

Quartz is the hardest of common minerals. Only rare minerals, such as diamonds, are harder than quartz. Quartz has many uses. It is used to make mortar and glass. Lenses are made from rock quartz. The French scientist Pierre Curie discovered in the 1880's that slices of quartz crystals become electrically charged when squeezed. Because of this property, quartz is used in radio, television, radar and in highly accurate clocks. Pure quartz consists of only two elements - silicon and oxygen. It is clear and glass-like.

HEALING PROPERTIES

Quartz is a programmable stone. Breaks bad habits, relieves headaches, channeling stone and enhances life force. Works with all chakras. Quartz - the greatest of all healing stones. Acts as an amplifier for psychic energy and aids meditation and visualization.

These crystals can be used to amplify both energy and thoughts. They can assist in the creation of power and can provide clarity in thinking. They are said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul. Quartz crystal is the connection between the physical dimension and the realm of the mind. It is used to communicate with minerals, plants, animals and intelligent forces outside of the physical dimension. Its natural tendency is for harmony and it is recognized as a "stone of power".

It can also transform thoughts into sound, producing the vibration associated with the thought. In Lemuria, quartz was used for rejuvenation and in the development of a complete civilization of incredible power and splendor. It provides for purification of the physical, mental and spiritual bodies. It is also a healer of negativity associated with ones perspectives and judgment. "Clear" quartz has been used extensively in meditation, spiritual development and healing.

Rock Your Chakra® is a Kidz Rocks® Company and not just another reseller. We are active miners with about 20 of our products hand mined by the owner Alan and his grandson. As amateur geologists, miners and avid collectors, we know rocks and if it is not a specimen we would put in our own collection, we don't ship it to you!

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