This is a Madagascar QUARTZ crystal palm stone. Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. High quality, with both clear areas and interesting patterns/inclusions inside. Including multi-colored Hematite, and little "hairs" or "needles" of Goethite. PLUS, small shimmery areas and rainbows that catch the light as you move the stone around in your hands! Madagascar brings us some of the most energetic and amazing crystals in the world! This one is no exception. It's fantastic! Even better in person - I guarantee it.
There are a few tiny organic spots here and there from inclusions that were close to the surface as the stone was polished. ALL inclusions present come from 100% natural formations in the stone.
It weighs about 4oz and measures about 2" inches long X just over 1 3/4" inches wide X 1 3/16" inches thick/tall. Code595
Goethite is associated with the Root Chakra and sometimes referred to as “Brown Iron Ore”. It is a very grounding and stabilizing energy. It also assists with focus, and can be useful in studying and/or problem solving applications.
Hematite (sometimes spelled 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 deflects and dissolves negative energies.
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 inner happiness.
It is a calming energy and is said to attract "kind" love and act as a stabilizing force.
In Crystal Healing, it is used to calm the nerves, for insomnia, and to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Some Shamans have used it with blood disorders. Hematite is associated with the root (base) chakra.
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 a quartz crystals energetic quality and in fact, inclusions and impurities can make the crystal more energetic and increase it’s ability to 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, will change the frequency that the crystal oscillates at.
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 in any form is a powerful stone.
Quartz has long been used to direct and amplify thoughts and intentions - because all thoughts are a form of energy and intentions shape and will effect subtle energies. Because of this, it is 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 just another form of an energy pattern.
Quartz may be held directly on the third eye to increase the clarity of a psychic vision.
Many Shamans and Crystal Healers use Quartz to perceive and communicate with other worlds, for dream work, scrying or crystal gazing, perceiving spirits and for channeling. Quartz may be used to dispel and clear negative energies.
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.
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.
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.
