Clear quartz is the most iconic of the quartz family. One of the most abundant minerals in the world, clear quartz can develop in a wide range of environments and can be found on every continent. For this reason, quartz is tied into the lore of many ancient cultures from around the world. The term “quartz” comes from the Greek word for “ice.”Ancient Greek philosophers like Theophrastus believed that the transparent stone was a form of permanent ice, so cold, it kept from thawing. Every ancient culture had a different clear quartz meaning. In Japan, the clear quartz meaning referred to a “perfect jewel” because they believed it symbolized space, purity and patience. Indigenous North American cultures thought of the stone as a sentient being, and would gift it food as well as other offerings in respect for its clear quartz meaning. Both cultures in the Austrailia and South America have a similar quartz meaning within their creation myths that describes a cosmic serpent, the creator of life, who was being led by a quartz crystal. To cultures in Central and South America, the quartz meaning was that of a vessel. The believed that the spirits of their ancestors were held in clear quartz like an urn for spirits. They carved the clear quartz stone into the shape of a human skull, and used it as a religious talisman. In Scotland and Ireland, quartz crystals were carved into spheres. They believed clear quartz had the metaphysical ability to heal ailments in their cattle. Today, different metaphysical attributes are given to the stone.

Extremely popular metaphysically, Clear Quartz is the most versatile healing stone among all crystals. Quartz is the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom, able to work on any condition. Clear Quartz is known as the stone of power and amplifies any energy or intention. Clear Quartz protects against negativity, attunes to your higher self, and relieves pain.

Clear Quartz has been shown to enhance and strengthen the aura. As gifts from our Mother Earth, Clear Quartz comes to us with information for the higher self to assimilate in the process of one's spiritual growth. Clear Quartz is often used to cleanse, open, activate, and align all of the chakras. Since Clear Quartz absorbs energies very easily, it is important to clear these stones on a regular basis.

In natural form, Clear Quartz Points radiate their energies outward, into the surrounding environment. Clear Quartz can be programmed with intention and kept in a central place to emit its helpful energies. Quartz Points naturally form in a 6-sided (hexagon) shape. The Sacred Geometry of a 6-sided Clear Quartz Point contributes to its ability to magnify energetic vibrations. Quartz Points are wonderful crystals to use with any type of meditation or energy work, including Reiki, table work, and Energy Grids.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Clear Quartz

PRIMARY CHAKRA: All-Chakras

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: All-Astrological-Signs

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-4

HARDNESS: 7-Hardness

COLOR: Clear

LOCATION: Arkansas, Brazil, China, Himalayan, India, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tibet

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: kwarts

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): AIDS/HIV, Burns, Dental-Pain-and-Problems, Heartburn, Immune-System-Strengthening-and-Support, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Memory-Health, Pain-Relief, Pineal-Gland, Post-Surgery-Healing, Sleep, Thyroid-Balance-and-Health, Vertigo, Vitality

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Acceptance, Emotional-Balance, Emotional-Healing, Emotional-Stabilizing, Friendship, Harmony, Joy, Perseverance, Reducing-Stress-or-Tension

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Affirmation-Statements, Amplifying, Angel-Communication-and-Connection, Connecting-and-Communicating-with-Spirit-Guides, Connecting-with-Higher-Realms, Connecting-with-Inner-Child, Divine-Love/Connection/Guidance, Humility, Increase-Consciousness, Shamanic-Healing, Spiritual-Awakening, Spiritual-Guidance, Telepathy, Unity

EXTRA GRADE: Clear, Transparent with minor inclusions, < 10% Matrix/Inclusions

A GRADE: Clear, Translucent, Some inclusions okay, 10-25% Matrix

B GRADE: Clear and white, mostly opaque, 25-50% Matrix

AFFIRMATION: I am a radiant being filled with all frequencies of light.

QUESTION: What is your most powerful healing tool?

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