Description: The variety of the mineral quartz; hexagonal (trigonal) crystal system. Major Sources: Brazil, Uruguay, Namibia. Appearance: • Transparent; material used for beads and carvings may be translucent • Bluish purple to purple to reddish purple; often shows a slight shift in hue under different lighting Identification: Optic Character: DR, uniaxial positive Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553 (very constant) […]
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ATTRIBUTES: Citrine is a powerful cleanser and regenerator. Carrying the power of the sun, this is an exceedingly beneficial stone. It is warming, energizing, and highly creative. This is one of the crystals that never needs cleansing. It absorbs, transmutes, dissipates, and grounds negative energy and is therefore extremely protective for the environment. Citrine is […]
April’s Birthstone Quartz
Attributes: Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. It guards against psychic attack transmuting the energy into love. A natural tranquilizer, Amethyst blocks geopathic stress and negative environment energies. Its serenity enhances higher states of consciousness and meditation. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers, and enhances spiritual awareness. […]