This is a Quartz Crystal, cut and polished in the style of a Vogel crystal. It is the flat Vogel style, which is especially good for protection. It should be cleared/cleansed regularly, for this reason. It has been here charging with Synergy for 16+ years, and is ready to go out into the world now. This is high quality Brazilian Quartz - in some of the higher clarity areas, even with inclusions mixed in, you can set it on top of printed text and read the text through it. There are some interesting inclusions/patterns inside for contrast. This is perfect as it means the crystal holds energy very well and has VERY intense energy. Plus, it has a bit of light golden tan HEMATITE in/around the middle as well. Shimmery areas and rainbow sheen becomes visible as you move it around in your hands.
There may be a few tiny empathy dings and/or organic areas here and there from inclusions that were close to the surface as the carver polished the stone. These areas do not affect the beauty or energy of the stone and the price has been adjusted accordingly. Much nicer 'in person', I guarantee it! Check out how it works with subtle energies below.
It weighs about 1.7oz and measures about 3 3/16" inches long by 1 3/16" inches wide, at the widest point X just over 1/2" inch thick at the thickest point. Code-060724-248
The Vogel cut style crystal is named after Marcel Vogel who designed the very precise cuts on quartz so that it acts as a very efficient, almost laser like focusing tool. When used with intention and unconditional love, this shape can really focus your energy for healing work or anything that you are working on transforming. It is not an actual Vogel, rather it is cut in the Vogel pattern. An original Vogel crystal is cut extremely precisely, and would cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. However, I think you will find that this crystal is a great tool in its own right.
Quartz is often said to be the crystal or "stone" that everyone needs to start with. Quartz is the most recognized type of crystal and is what many people think of when they hear the word crystal, although there are many, many different types of crystals in all kinds of stones.
Quartz can be as clear as ice (ancients called quartz ‘Holy Ice’ and thought that it came from the heavens) or milky white.
It can have inclusions, veils, bubbles, unusual formations, etc. Clarity is not important for the energetic quality of a quartz crystal, and in fact, inclusions and impurities can make the crystal much more energetic, and increase its ability to store and amplify subtle energies. Without a few 'imperfections, the energy is often not as intense. Lab crystals are grown with impurities on purpose, and depending on the type and placement, those impurities will change the frequency that the crystal oscillates/vibrates at.
Quartz in any form is a powerful stone. Quartz can store energy, amplify it, focus it, transmit it, transform it, balance it, absorb it… Various types and formations are better for some things than others.
Quartz has long been used to direct and amplify thoughts and intentions. All thoughts are a form of energy and strong intentions will shape and affect subtle energies. Because of this, quartz can be useful for healing work, meditation, protection, and manifesting and channeling.
Quartz is thought to store information of all types and make it available again for retrieval. The idea behind this is that information is simply another form: an energy pattern. Quartz may be held directly on the third eye to increase clairvoyance abilities: help with the clarity of a vision.
Indigenous Healers. Medicine people and other crystal healers use quartz to perceive and communicate with Higher Beings, other realms, in dream work, for scrying or crystal gazing, perceiving Devas (Nature Spirits) and other kinds of spirits.
In the right hands, Quartz may be used to dispel and clear negative energies. For example, Tabular or 'flat' quartz is used to protect against harmful vibrations and even a directed psychic attack. It absorbs the dark energy and must be cleared regularly.
In Crystal Healing, Quartz is said to be effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, depression, bone ailments and gastrointestinal troubles. It is also used to improve mental and physical stamina.
Clear quartz is associated with the crown Chakra, but in the hands of someone skilled and focused, may also be used to energize all of the Chakras.
Hematite in Quartz, aka Hemetite. Hematite is a must for anyone interested in working with crystals and stones. It is said to assist in grounding and calming and in manifesting Divine Light in your life.
It is a calming energy and is said to attract "kind" love and act as a stabilizing force.
Some forms deflect and dissolve negative energies, especially the crystals with gray, silver and black inclusions.
Hematite is said to help one to 'sort things out' and can be used for memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge.
Hematite, especially in its natural crystalline form, is traditionally thought to bring peace, self-control and support an inner happiness.
In Crystal Healing, it is used to calm the nerves, for insomnia, to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Some Indigenous healers have used it with blood disorders.
Hematite is associated with the Root Chakra.
Hematite that is found in quartz can be several colors, including grays, silvers, blacks, browns, reds, oranges or golds. It is a high iron content mineral.
Quartz with hematite is also called ferruginous quartz or Eisenkiesel (German for "iron pebble" pronounced "i-zen keezle")
Rainbows in Crystals aka Rainbow crystals. These are said to be able to manifest some of the purest energies on the physical plane and assist in raising one's spiritual vibrations. It is thought that they may assist one in moving through negativity.
They have long been thought to be very helpful in achieving Lucid Dreaming, and are also used in other types of dream work, as they are said to bring about spiritual understanding and clarity to dreams.
They are also used to help manifest, and become aware of, the true meaning of one's "waking dreams."
The Rainbows are believed to assist one in knowing what is appropriate to focus on manifesting.
Rainbow crystals are used during meditation and divination.
They remind us to enjoy and appreciate living in the present moment.
They are associated with the Third Eye.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.