The Secrets of Quartz Crystals

Did you know that quartz crystals are some of the most healing stones on earth? And, that there are several different types of quartz? Let’s uncover the secrets of quartz crystals and the reasons you need to bring them into your life!

Quartz crystals are some of the most coveted stones from the earth. They are the most accessible, recognizable and, also, some of the most powerful crystals. Well, actually, quartz crystals are minerals made of silicon and oxygen and they come in a wide variety of colors.

Clear quartz acts as a foundational stone for the creation of other minerals and crystals of varying colors. The difference between clear quartz and its variations is the colors which are created by the inclusion of difference elements such as iron. For example, both rose quartz and amethyst get their colors from different levels of iron.

Each type of quartz has its own set of metaphysical properties as a result of its natural makeup and its color. Let’s uncover the secrets of 4 of the most popular forms of quartz!

1. Clear Quartz can amplify other crystals

Clear quartz is one of the most powerful stones on earth! So much so that it is known as the ‘Master Healer’ and is the foundation of several of quartz variations. There are several reasons that clear quartz is so coveted. For example, this stone can amplify the energy of other crystals. It can also create harmony which allows clear quartz to bring focus, balance and clarity to any situation. It is also one of the most accessible and recognizable stones, so it is one of the most used.

One of the reasons that it is called the ‘Master Healer’ is because there are so many other stones that are created from clear quartz.

2. Rose Quartz can heal your heart

Rose quartz is widely known as the stone of love; it has the ability to bring love into your life of all forms including self-love. The beauty of rose quartz lies within its ability to help show us how to lead from love. This pink stone is a positive reminder the the love we seek is already within us.

Often referred to as ‘the heart stone,’ rose quartz promotes compassion, unity, the inner child, and unconditional love. Rose quartz is the perfect gift to give the person you love as it will be a treasure that lasts forever.

To learn more about citrine check out our article ‘The Magic of Rose Quartz.’

3. Amethyst dispels negativity

Amethyst is a purple quartz that has the ability to create peace, connect you to the spirit world and dispel negativity. It can cleanse and protect your energetic field allowing you to experience a deeper sense of tranquility. This state of being can support your work of connecting with your own intuition and receiving wisdom from the universe.

The color purple is highly connected to our crown chakra, which is a place within our energetic body that, when activated, can allow us to sinker deeper into peace and calm and our higher selves. When the healing powers of quartz are paired with the color purple, magical things can happen.

Wear amethyst to create calm within, ward off negativity and any energy that isn’t in alignment with your highest self.

4. Citrine attracts money

Citrine is a type of quartz that can be found naturally formed within the earth but it can also be created by heating amethyst. Citrine and its yellow color can connect us to our solar plexus, which is the place of personal worth within our energetic fields. Healing this part of ourselves can lead to abundance, prosperity and a gratitude mindset which will attract all that we desire.

It’s yellow appearance can also make it look like gold and was once thought of as the merchants stone because it create opportunities for good fortune.

According to gemstone.org, “Citrine is the most common Quartz gem. It takes its name from the French word for lemon, even though the most prized Citrines are more brownish red or reddish orange (if it is too yellow, it’s simply called “lemon quartz”). The color comes from traces of iron.”

To learn more about citrine check out our article ‘The Magic of Citrine.’