Healing Properties of Quartz
Clear quartz is a crystal consisting of silicon dioxide and is the most useful and versatile of gemstones for metaphysical work. It is is also called crystal quartz, quartz crystal, or rock crystal and can be found in natural crystal formations, or tumbled into beads. Many gemstones are a variety of quartz, such as citrine, agate, amethyst, rose quartz and smokey quartz, as well as all chalcedony varieties such as carnelian, bloodstone and jasper.
Quartz has the unique property of being “programmable”, meaning you can infuse it with your intention and then it will amplify it, working on your behalf to manifest your desires in the world. It also acts to amplify the energies of any other stone you are working with. Herkimer Diamonds are a form of double-terminated clear quartz that are found around Herkimer County in New York state. They are often used in crystal healing due to their high vibration and their ability to stimulate the third eye chakra for lucid dreaming, astral travel, and visioning. Many people utilize Quartz in their meditations for manifesting and purification.
