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Quantum Quattro Silica Healing Energies

Quantum Quattro Silica is a mineral combination of royal blue Shattuckite, mid blue Chrysocolla, forest green Dioptase, dark Smokey Quartz and pale green Malachite. Therefore, it combines the energies of these crystals with much more besides and is considered a Master Healer. It is thought that this stone has been revealed to us now as we approach 2012, the start of the Mayan 6th World and Ascension. In preparation for this, it restructures the immune system by working within the DNA, to open meridians and other fine gateways and paths to accommodate and work with the new, high frequency energies. Quantum-Quattro facilitates the healing of mental and emotional past trauma triggered and releases associated blocks in all levels of the body. It aligns, strengthens and balances all the subtle energy bodies. This stone brings mental clarity and focus, is an excellent conduit to access higher realms and beings and strengthen spiritual development. N.B. It has a fast energy so use with care. Do not place in drinking water or ingest in anyway.

Alluvial Quartz Healing Energies

Alluvial Quartz is naturally tumbled in rivers and usually has an area that is unpolished which gives it the appearance of looking at a scene through a window. Sometimes they have inclusions such as Actinolite and Chlorite. The energy of Alluvial Quartz is similar to that of Clear Quartz; however it has a gentle rhythm of its own. It facilitates connection to the sea; its creatures and Atlantis. It aids the development of intuition, psychic awareness and insight.

Aqua Quartz Healing Energies

Aqua Quartz strengthens a connection with the natural ebb & flow of nature's rhythms. It reduces feelings of stress and calms the emotions. In times of challenge it gently offers reassurance and hope. Aqua Quartz enables speaking truthfully form the heart. It aids digestion, reduces inflammation of the intestines and ameliorates disorders of the throat. It benefits eyesight.

Photo shows an Aqua Quartz heart.

Blue Quartz Healing Energies

Blue Quartz awakens the third eye and strengthens the connection to intuition. It aids divination. It increases motivation to complete long-standing tasks. Blue Quartz provides support & comfort during times of distress and helps to build self- esteem and confidence. It enhances communication & expression. It reduces throat disorders and slows circulation. N.B. Use with care if taking medication for the circulation.

Photo shows a Blue Quartz Buddha carving.

Candle (Pineapple) Quartz Healing Energies

Candle (Pineapple) Quartz opens communication with the ancestors, higher beings and Universal energy. This facilitates a deep understanding of the Self through access to ancient knowledge and wisdom. It is ideal for path-working, medicine wheel and ancient ceremonies & rituals. It aids the development of light-workers and those seeking ascension. It enables a reconciliation and integration of the True and Shadow Selves. Candle Quartz helps to retain control when many things are happening at once and also to work in harmony with others. It promotes feelings of contentment, optimism and inner peace. It increases general well-being and good health, bringing mind, body & spirit into balance.
NB. This is a powerful energy and should only be worked with if you are sure you are ready.

Photo shows a natural Candle Quartz point.

Chalcedony Quartz Healing Energies

Chalcedony Quartz helps balance energy on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It encourages goodwill; alleviating irritation, hostility and melancholy. It boosts the assimilation of minerals and increases mental stability. It aids mental processes including memory recall and reduces symptoms of dementia. Chalcedony Quartz provides energy, strength and vitality, particularly in connection with spiritual growth.

Photo shows a polished Chalcedony Quartz point.

Chlorite Quartz Healing Energies

Chlorite Quartz is a very powerful healing stone, having the combined properties of both Clear Quartz and Chlorite. It purifies, cleanses and balances the aura, chakras and meridian systems. It reduces anger and exasperation, bringing a sense of agreement and co-operation. Chlorite Quartz aids meditation and communication with higher realms. It increases assimilation of Vitamins A and E, calcium, iron and magnesium, eliminates toxins and reduces feelings of physical pain.

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal) Healing Energies

Clear Quartz can be programmed to do almost anything! Briefly, it stimulates healing, personal growth and spiritual development. It creates carrier waves of pure energy and stimulates energy flow of the meridians. It aids focus and amplifies its own energy and that of other crystals and energetic healing modalities (e.g. Reiki). It transfers encoded information to the bloodstream and so to all parts of the body.
Clear Quartz transmutes unwanted information trapped in bones, tissues and the unconscious, allowing it to leave the body & change into positive helpful energies. It stimulates harmonious brain activity, balancing the rational, logical analytic mind with that of the intuitive, psychic and nurturing side. It restores energy structure to the physical body, enhancing the function of all organs and systems. It releases stress and prevents burn-out and exhaustion.

Photo shows a double terminated Clear Quartz pendant point.

Harlequin Quartz (Lepidocrocite) Healing Energies

Harlequin Quartz (Lepidocrocite) activates clears and energises the higher chakras. It aids communication with higher realms and beings and enables telepathic transmission on all levels. It enhances meditation and psychic awareness. Harlequin Quartz lightens your mood & outlook by bringing a sense of optimism and fun. It benefits blood circulation and strengthens the heart muscle.

Ipupiara Quartz, Healing Quartz

Ipupiara Quartz, Ipupiara means, 'Fresh Water Dolphin' in the language of the people in the Ureu-eu-wau-wau, of the Brazilian Amazon and the crystals are found only within water in the mine. Each piece holds its own unique type of water energy and all have images that can be clearly seen and many stories waiting to be told. This Quartz is very interactive and receptive to awakening the energy within. Ipupiara Clear Quartz provides balance to all areas at different levels. Ipupiara Smokey Quartz aids the release of negativity, provides formidable protection and is excellent for grounding.

Lithium Quartz Healing Energies

Lithium Quartz aids spiritual awareness and development. It opens and stimulates the brow chakra (third eye) and enhances meditation. It is an excellent crystal to bring balance to all aspects of the body. It heals the aura and chakras, removing unhelpful energies. It is particularly beneficial for the heart chakra, where the Lithium content lightens the mood and brings a sense of peace and contentment, benefiting those with depressive disorders. It regulates and balances the chemical and hormonal functioning of the body.

Milky Quartz (Snow Quartz) Healing Energies

Milky Quartz (Snow Quartz) reaches the inner child; bringing playfulness & fun into life. It brings a sense of calm & keeps thinking processes rational, even in the most trying of situations. It aids the assimilation of information & concentration. Milky Quartz raises the spirits & encourages an optimistic outlook. It is beneficial for those with allergies & skin dis-eases.

Orange River Quartz Healing Energies

Orange River Quartz combines the energies of Quartz with that of Hematite. It helps in finding your life's path and facilitates acceptance of this. It cleanses the lower chakras, energises and refreshes. Orange River Quartz aids clear thinking and decision-making and offers support when making difficult changes. It is beneficial for the digestive system, especially irritable bowel syndrome.

Red Quartz Healing Energies

Red Quartz strengthens the heart chakra to facilitate unconditional love of both yourself and the Self. This may be difficult to accept at first and for most people will require a change in behaviour e.g. sometimes saying 'no'. Therefore some relationships may end, however this makes room for new ones that will help you to develop. It builds self-esteem. And respect of yourself and others. It promotes and supports openness, empathy, sensitivity and honesty. Rose Quartz is an excellent crystal for relationships and romance. It stimulates blood circulation, fortifies the heart and increases fertility for those wanting a child.

Photo shows a double terminated Red Quartz point.

Rose Quartz Healing Energies

Rose Quartz facilitates unconditional love of the Self and of others and develops self-esteem. It promotes and supports openness, empathy, sensitivity and honesty. Rose Quartz is an excellent crystal for relationships and romance. It stimulates blood circulation, fortifies the heart and increases fertility for those wanting a child.

Photo shows a Rose Quartz Angel carving.

Rutilated Quartz Healing Energies

Rutilated Quartz is a 'turbo powered' version of Clear Quartz, making it a very powerful stone! It strengthens meditation, spiritual communications, divination and dream work, simultaneously deflecting negative/unhelpful psychic energies. It augments spell and ritual working. It quickly clears the subtle pathways of the body, getting to the source of imbalance. It promotes expansive thinking and the removal of unnecessary restrictions. It aids decision making. Rutilated Quartz benefits those with depression & lethargy, bringing hope, easing stress and increasing energy. It boosts the respiratory system and reduces disorders of it, particularly bronchitis. It stimulates the regeneration power of all cells and energy flow, helping those with fatigue of any kind. N.B. Do not use if tumours are present.

Photo shows a Rutilated Quartz polished point.

Smokey Quartz Healing Energies

Smokey Quartz offers a very high level of protection from psychic & physical attack, harmful radiation (computer, T.V., mobile phone etc) and from other negative energies. It is a strong grounding crystal. It aids concentration and focus. Smokey Quartz helps through times of grief & loss when feelings of despair & hopelessness are intense. It promotes a relaxed attitude, reduces the predisposition to stress, and encourages realistic choices. It reduces pain and cramps, particularly in the back. It fortifies the nerves and it reduces the need for harmful addictions (e.g. smoking, alcohol drinking and drug taking).

Photo shows a Smokey Quartz tumblestone.

Spirit Quartz Healing Energies

Spirit Quartz mmay be covered with tiny crystals of Amethyst, Citrine, White and Smokey Quartz. The healing energies radiate from each of the tiny terminations and shower the environment and unhelpful energies are absorbed. Spirit Quartz aids the development of spirituality, insight and intuition. It facilitates access to, and understanding of, ancient knowledge and facilitates channelling. It cleanses the aura and removes blockages in the subtle bodies. It energises on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Spirit Quartz promotes peace and harmony for individuals and communities, as well as providing protection. It ncourages abundance of whatever is needed. It reduces the symptoms of allergies that affect the skin, benefits the colon and detoxifies the physical body. It is beneficial to those with attention disorders or obsessive behaviour patterns.

Star Quartz Healing Energies

Star Quartz (Hollandite) is an excellent stone for meditation. It facilitates connection and communication with other worlds and beings, especially spirit guides, guardian angels & totem animals. It aligns the lower & higher chakras. Harlequin Quartz draws abundance. It lifts the mood and boosts optimism. It increases vitality & passion.

Photo shows a Star Quartz point - note the black 'star'.

Tangerine Quartz Healing Energies

Tangerine Quartz facilitates both connection to and acceptance of, the Self, encouraging development and a deep understanding of what is in the Self's best interests (not always what we think or hope it is!) Tangerine Quartz increases self-esteem and confidence and promotes motivation and determination to achieve one's goals. It aids all types of creativity. It is helps those with problems of the reproductive organs.

Tiger Quartz Healing Energies

Tiger Quartz aids connection to the natural world and the ebb & flow of its rhythms. It supports and motivates during difficult times. It promotes courage and assertiveness. Tiger Quartz increases confidence and self-esteem. It is beneficial for digestion, particularly the lower bowel. It strengthens hips and pelvis.

Tourmalinated Quartz Healing Energies

Tourmalated Quartz is a powerful stone with a fast energy. It offers protection on all levels, particularly against psychic attack of all kinds. It magnifies the energy of thought & intention increasing the potency of all energetic work including spell work, grids & healing. This is a case of 'be careful want you wish for'. It amplifies the energy of other crystals and also of energetic healing modalities e.g. reiki. It sends pure light through the pathways of the subtle bodies. It protects from negative thoughts (from the self and others) and stimulates clear, logical and rational thought processes. Tourmalinated Quartz alleviates pain and encourages healing from cuts & wounds and the formation of scars. It neutralises radiation energy, so helps those undergoing chemotherapy etc. It is excellent to use for healing when you want to add some support or protection alongside the use of Clear Quartz.

Photo shows a Tourmalated Quartz sphere - note the Black Tourmaline inclusions.

Whitehead Quartz Healing Energies

Whitehead Quartz (from Peach Bottom Mt., Whitehead, Alleghany Co., North Carolina, USA) revives memories of past lives, particularly those who living at the time of Atlantis and Lemuria. It facilitates the opening of the crown and soul star chakras and accelerates the development of the associations of these higher chakras, as well as raising the body's vibrations considerably. Whitehead Quartz gives direction and focus to chosen pathways, bringing understanding and acceptance of both large and small challenges. This provides a sense of inner calmness, peace and contentment. It energises the body, encouraging motivation, determination and enthusiasm. It sharpens the intellect and aids communication. It is beneficial to all physical body systems that are decelerating or atrophying.

Yellow Quartz Healing Energies

Yellow Quartz aids spiritual development. It projects inner positive energies to the external world and increases the ability to get on with others. It enhances self-confidence and self-acceptance. The paler Yellow Quartz increases enthusiasm, motivation and joy, while the darker colours increase determination and ambition.

Photo shows Yellow Quartz tumblestones.

Quartz Mineralogy

Quartz has the chemical formula SiO2 Silicon Dioxide, is a member of the mineral class Silicates, subclass Tectosilicates, Quartz group. It is the most common mineral on the Earth's surface, being found in nearly every geological environment and is at least a component of almost every rock type. In addition, Quartz is the most varied in terms of varieties, colours and forms because of the abundance and widespread distribution of Quartz. This is due to the unique structure of Quartz, which involves corkscrew (helix) chains of silicon tetrahedrons that take four tetrahedrons in order for repetition (three turns). Each tetrahedron is essentially rotated 120 degrees. Quartz can produce both left and right-handed crystals depending on the direction of the rotating helix.
The larger crystals of Quartz are glassy to vitreous and transparent to translucent, however cryptocrystalline forms are usually waxy to dull, occasionally vitreous and can translucent or opaque. Quartz is piezoelectric which means that when a crystal is heated, compressed or vibrated a different electrical charge will form at opposite ends of the crystal; an electrical potential. Conversely, if an electrical potential is applied to the crystal, it will vibrate.
As you would expect crystal habits are extremely variable. The most common habit, and most familiar perhaps, is the hexagonal prisms terminated with a six-sided pyramid, in actually two rhombohedrons. This is the generator crystal formation. Crystal lined rock with just the pyramids showing, known as druse, is common, also. There are a multitude of possible massive habits including botryoidal, globular, stalactitic and crusts of agate as seen in vugs. Crystals frequently twin; a well known twinning habit is the Japanese twin, where two crystals contact at a 90º angle. Quartz crystals may also contain certain unusual growths. One is a sceptre, where the top of a crystal bulges out from the rest of the crystal, and another is a phantom, where one crystal forms over another, leaving a ghosted form inside.
Quartz can be almost any colour, with Clear Quartz being the most common, followed by Milky Quartz. The purple variety is known as Amethyst, pink as Rose Quartz, black-brown as Smokey Quartz and yellow-orange as Citrine. There are more variety names given to Quartz than any other mineral.

There are numerous minerals associated with Quartz including Amazonite, Tourmalines especially Elbaite, Pyrite, Rutile, Zeolites, Fluorite, Calcite, Gold, Muscovite, Topaz, Beryl, Hematite and Spodumene. Hematite forms an incrustation pseudomorph over Quartz crystals, which causes a crystal to become opaque and reddish brown, and occasionally gives the crystal a multicoloured, iridescent effect.
Quartz is an important mineral with numerous uses. Sand, which is composed of tiny Quartz particles, is the primary ingredient for the manufacture of glass. Clear Quartz has many electronic uses; it is used as oscillators in radios, watches, and pressure gauges. Quartz is also used as an abrasive for sandblasting, grinding glass, and cutting soft stones.

Quartzite Healing Energies

Quartzite is an excellent all-round stone (similar to Clear Quartz); however it has a softer and more fluid energy. In particular, it supports during challenging times and when ready it facilitates move forward. It encourages using the right brain to strengthen creativity, intuition and psychic awareness.

Photo shows a Quartzite tumblestone.

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