Locality: Madagascar
Great size for Tumbling!!
Geological Properties
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Mineral: Quartz (Rock Crystal variety)
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Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
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Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Colorless, transparent to translucent
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Luster: Glassy (vitreous)
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Formation: Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and cavities within various rock types
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Origin: Brazil, Madagascar, Arkansas (USA), and worldwide
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Unique Feature: Known for its exceptional clarity and naturally occurring six-sided crystal formations
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Master Healer & Stone of Clarity
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Energy: Cleansing, balancing, and amplifying
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Chakras: Crown and all chakras
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with energy amplification, meditation, and spiritual awareness
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Symbolism: Purity, harmony, clarity, and positive energy
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Intention: Clear your mind, focus your energy, and embrace your highest potential.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Produces smooth, transparent to translucent stones for collecting and display.
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Carving: Popular for spheres, towers, hearts, pyramids, and decorative figurines.
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Jewelry Making: Used in faceted gemstones, cabochons, beads, pendants, and bracelets.
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Landscaping & Décor: Attractive for decorative rock gardens, indoor displays, and polished stone accents.
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Crafts & Collections: Prized for crystal points, clusters, wire wrapping, and mineral collections.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 or 10 pounds. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.