Quartz Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Quartz Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	SiO2
Chemical Composition:	Silicon Dioxide
Crystal System:	Trigonal
Lustre:	Vitreous
Transparency:	Transparent to translucent
Colour:	Colorless, purple, rose, red, black, yellow, brown, green, blue, orange, etc.
Streak:	White
Hardness:	7 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	Indiscernible
Fracture:	Conchoidal
Density:	2.65 - 2.66
Refractive Index:	1.55 to 1.40

Properties of Quartz Stone / Crystal

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral found in earth crust. It is made from a continuous frame work of silicon oxygen tetrahedral, with each oxygen shared with two tetrahedral. The quartz is derived from a german word know as "quarz". Luster is vitreous and waxy to dull when massive. It is six sided prism ended in six sided pyramid. Quartz belongs to the trigonal crystal system. Pure quartz is known as rock crystal. It is monotonous and crystal clear. The fracture is concodial.

Quartz Stone Healing properties

Clear quartz is a master healer. It amplifies energy and notions as well as effect of other crystals. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates oomph. Clear quartz draws off negative energies of all kinds, neutralizing backdrop energies. It balances and revitalizes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being. It acts as an unfathomable soul filter concerning the substantial aspect with the mind. It aids deliberation and unlock memory. It augments the psychic capability. It harmonizes all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies. It gives you inspiration and insight. It also helps us to focus on our dreams. Placing the quartz under our pillow helps us to sort it out our mind issues.

Quartz Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

This stone are used in making jewelry and hard stone carving. The quartz varies from pale yellow to brown. There are many types of quartz available on the earth.

Quartz Found in Countries / Locations of World

Quartz gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Namibia, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA, Vietnam