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Quartz

Some believe the name is from the German quartz, of uncertain origin; others believe the name is derived from the Slavic word kwardy, "hard".

Quartz is a common mineral that comes in a wide array of colors.¹  One interesting property of quartz is that it is piezoelectric (capable of producing opposite electrical charges when pressure is exerted upon both ends of a crystal)

Lore

Quartz has seen many uses down through time. Many peoples have believed this stone has healing powers, today it is considered the most versatile multi-purpose healing crystal.  Quartz is thought to be a protective stone for women and children.  It is used as a meditation stone to help focus intentions and clarify thought.  It is also a cleanser, energy balancer and a psychic amplifier.

"Quartz crystals can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts.  They can assist in the creation of power and can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to more effectively influence matter." ²

"Because crystal balls are perfect spheres, they have no beginning and no end.  They reflect a miniature cosmos, acting as a bridge between human and spiritual realms.  Sixteenth-century alchemist and philosopher Paracelsus (1493 - 1541) believed that because the crystal ball belonged to the Element of Air, anything under or within the heavens could be seen with it." ³

"The Hindoos regard rock crystal a specific for consumption, leprosy, and poisoning.  It is known among them a 'unripe diamond,' and may be substituted in medicine for diamond." ⁴

Quartz crystal is one of the birthstones for April.

1 )  A few of the many manifestations of quartz:    Agate    Amethyst    Ametrine    Aventurine    Carnelian    Chalcedony    Chrysoprase    Citrine    Heliotrope (blood stone)    Jasper    Pietersite    Rose Quartz    Tiger Eye

2)  A. Melody "Love is in the Earth- A Kaleidoscope of Crystals" pg. 329

3)  Cassandra Eason "Scrying the Secrets of the Future"  pg. 201

4)  Oliver Cummings Farrington "Gems And Gem Minerals (1903)"  pg. 145

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