Quartz has both piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. The polarity of the crystal will change when exposed to heat cold or even the pressure and heat from your hand. Piezoelectricity is that quality by which electricity and sometimes light is produced by compression.
Pyroelectricity is a quality of an electrified state or polarity, which is produced by variation in temperature. To scientists, engineers and communication specialist’s quartz crystal is a key component in radio, radar, sonar, television, watches, and computers.
In fact, if it wasn't for quartz crystal communication, the way we tell time, and yes even the way we go to war would all be different.
Quartz Crystals have a tendency to stir up emotion in almost every person that may happen to come across one. Good, bad or indifferent these awe-inspiring treasures of the earth stir up deep emotions..
Melody writes in her book "LOVE IS IN THE EARTH"; "Quartz crystals are a gift from the earth. They have the ability to amplify or strengthen the things in you that are positive, and can help you put away things that cause you fear or anger. They can strengthen your ability to be a loving person, and can enhance your abilities to enjoy life and accomplish the things you want in life. They can amplify intention, reduce stress, help with centering, balancing or calming, strengthen healing abilities, and surround you with protection by amplifying white light. Any healthy quartz crystal point can strengthen these things and help produce personal growth by amplifying the subtle energies that flow inside you."
The Greeks and Romans used Crystals for medical and spiritual purposes. Shaman and Holy Men in several of the early Native American tribes also had various uses for crystals. Crystals were used in ceremony and ritual and often were stuck against each other to create light. Through out all of these times several of the same characteristics and properties have not changed but have been passed down from teacher to student, from friend to friend and healer to client.
According to Feng Shui; Crystals are a light cure and are able to radiate light into the home. They are able to break up chi in the home by illuminating it and dispersing the negative chi and replacing it with vibrant chi from the sun. The crystal is a medium to bring the sun into more areas of the home. The whole premise for crystals is to have them bring in the natural energy of the sun to transform and clear the space.
You can believe in the power of the crystal, believe in all the metaphysical properties of crystals, believe that the crystals will activate something inside of you or you just simply love the way that nature made the crystal; it is all up to you.. This is always a good topic.. Right up there with religion and politics..
I always end my ebay auctions with this saying..
Believe in your self and in your intuition. Crystals don't always reveal themselves to everyone individual the same.. They will speak to you in a way that usually only you will or can understand.. You might say crystals are bilingual because they speak many languages...... You will find that each crystal has its own ability and function. They all have the ability to work together and interchange with each other... Work with your crystal and you will learn what that particular crystal is able to do.. You may find that it's ability it unique to only you...
The old timers say that your crystal will find you and that all crystals have some sort of spiritual or metaphysical property...
So whether they speak to you or you just love the beauty of the crystal; they are a beautiful and wonderful gift of nature.
THERE IS SEVERAL MASTER TEACHING CRYSTALS. These master teaching crystals are the basic for learning about the different properties of crystals AND they are the ones that have been passed down thru out the years..
Channeler, cross, curved, Transmitter, Dow, Record Keeper, Isis, Double Terminated, Cluster, Window, Elestial, Tantric Twin, Generator, Rainbow, Self Healed and/or Shard, Tabby, Faden, Phantom, Manifestation, Penetration, Key, Growth Interference, barnacle and Extra-terminations or "et".
Of course, there are several that I have left out, but these are the basic ones that I am starting with....
Once I get these on, I will work on the others.. If you have any questions you can email me.
BARNACLE
Crystals covered or partially covered with smaller crystals. The larger crystal is the "Old Soul" and contains the wisdom and trust which attracts the smaller crystals. Used in meditation to provide insights to family and/or community problems. Also excellent for those employed in "service organizations" to help stimulate a group cohesiveness and willingness to work together.
BRIDGE
A large crystal with a smaller crystal(s) which penetrates and is located partially in, and partially out of the larger crystal. It facilitates bridging between the inner and outer worlds, between the self and others, and the self and other worlds. It is beneficial when working with the aspects of spirituality, the advanced metaphysical areas, and attempting to share this knowledge with others.
also see trigger and penetrater
CHANNELER
Recognized by a large seven sided face located in the center front position of the terminated end of the crystal; a triangular face is located on the opposite (back) side of the crystal. It provides for a conscious connection to the higher wisdom which is available from the higher self and/or to the wisdom of experience and enlightenment which is available from the "other side". Channeling crystals can be used to bring forth light and love from the most truthful and knowledgeable portions of the self.
CLUSTER
Crystals which have grown together, free-standing or on a sandstone base or on a rock matrix. It is said they foster protection, cooperation, purification, harmony, friendship and intimacy; to break up negative energy in the environment. Great to use near where chaos most happens, on or near your alter and also to help charge minerals, crystals or your WANDS!!
CURVED
Crystals that have a cruved shaped or a curvature to any part of it is a rare occurence and was produced while it was in the developing states. This crystals have a powerful and gentle energy. They can be used in numerous ways; providing strength in decisions, cleansing the aura, and disrupt any imbalance in the energy flow of the merdians. The powerful energy brings balance to all the subtale bodies. It is said to be caused by larger than normal amounts of energy being channelled by these crystals during their growth. An uncommon and powerful healing tool.
"DT" DOUBLE TERMINATED
Crystal that is naturally faceted on both ends (terminals). These crystals don’t grow on a matrix like other crystals do. They form free-floating in clay pockets, that’s why they have two terminations. They promote psychic ability and dream recall; to balance the body, mind and spirit. when working with dt's, they can send, receive energy at the same time. often they will send positive energy to the user while working with energy on the opposite termination...
DOUBLE TERMINATED CLUSTER
dt clusters are clusters with no matrix that have grown while free floating in the pocket. they contain both properties of a cluster and dt while also accessing properties of each point in the cluster.. They are one of the most beautiful, Powerful and rare clusters. they are very useful and contain ancient knowledge of healing information.
DOW
Recognized as having 6 faces (as always) with 7-3-7-3-7-3 sides. Those interested in numerology will immediately recognize such a structure as significant.
The most symmetrical and balanced of all the crystals they combine the properties of both channelling and transmitter crystals as well as exhibiting their own. The ultimate crystal for balancing energies and therefore healing the physical, mental and emotional bodies.
ELESTIAL
et crystals have a point on one end and multiple points on the other end. They are a form of a channeling crystal. They are useful in channeling the positive beings of the celestial planes. Also useful in accessing the Angelic Realm thru meditation.
empathic "warrior" crystals
ENHYDRO
crystal should be used by healers, sensitive's, shaman's psychics and/or others who are aware of their abilities and the subtle properties of crystals... They are great for meditation and protection from negativity plus;they are a strong beautiful crystal full of life and white light energy.
enhydro crystals contain a bubble of water from the time that they were formed. they are useful with healing, cleansing, and these crystals tend to enhance empathy towards another, enabling the knowledge of the other person's perspective, and helping progress to occur in the relationship.
faden
Faden crystals are fastinating crystals.. Almost 100% of the you will find that fadens crystals are tabby or dt tabbies... The faden itself we call the seed of the crystal. It is a white thread-like line that is visible with the crystal from one end of the crystals to the other. You will also generally find that the faden lines goes to an area where more crystals have started to regrow from the main crystal.......
Faden are crystals for personal growth or you can say the beginning of a new way and/or a spiritual beginning of your life journey... A new path to speak.... Also, because most faden crystals are tabbies the same properties apply.. These crystals are also a connection between you and your higher self... They will help you thru meditation to learn about astral travel, communication with celestials and to communicate mostly with your inner self... She is the most excellent guide...
fairy (faerie) frost
Faery crystals are clusters of extremely fine, bright crystals. Often hundreds on a couple of inches. There is no possibility of getting these any other way than very careful hand-mining. The refinement they possess seems to lift the consciousness just far enough to be able to perceive our very close neighbours, the Faery's! They appear to emit "Faery" energy because their structural refinement resonates with that plane.
FAIRY QUARTZ
Faerie Quartz is a very soothing energy, which brings peace and calm to those in its energy field. She is great for meditation, astral projection, dreamwork and shamanic journeying. When working with her she transform negative energy into positive energy, thereby being a very protective stone, and excellent for auric shielding as well as mental and physical types of protection. Use her to open and activate the crown chakra, and assists one to channel desired energy to the proper goal. She can also help bring the spirituality of the higher planes into the healing ceremony while focusing the energy deep within the "essence" of the matter.
FAIRY CLUSTER
Faery crystals
are clusters of extremely fine, bright crystals. Often hundreds on a couple of inches. There is no possibility of getting these any other way than very careful hand-mining. The refinement they possess seems to lift the consciousness just far enough to be able to perceive our very close neighbours, the Faery's! They appear to emit "Faery" energy because their structural refinement resonates with that plane.
Gateway crystals
help to gain access to other worlds and lives plus to assist in gaining admittance to akashic records and has assisted on in the attainment of the state of ascension required in order to view both past and future lives. They also help to provide stability of the chakras, aura, cleansing and necessary purification.
GOLDEN HEALER
lemon quartz crystal
A quartz crystal which is partially or totally covered with a transparent golden-yellow mineral. This has been used to assist one in attaining and maintaining contact with the spiritual worlds and to incite healing on all levels. It is an excellent stone for use in all healing situations and promotes the recognition of methods and techniques which will further recovery from all disorders. It assists in healing all of the bodies, physical, emotional. Mental and spiritual. It can be held in the hand during meditation or placed on the body. Golden quartz accesses very high ( Consciousness) information and also activates the 3rd chakra marrying our will with the divine will.
Grounding
Growth Interference
Recognized as having a main face with eight sides.
These crystals help maintain a pragmatic approach to life, especially relevant for those trying to develop "higher" energies. They ground ones energy so that it is still possible to act effectively on this plane and not be too "spaced out".
Useful for healers and practitioners of all energy treatments.
A quartz crystal configured such that the structural interference of another mineral is quite obvious during the growth of the quartz. Allows one to penetrate the exterior layers of a difficulty or an enigma, allowing for the essence of the problem to become evident, and further providing insight to the solutions which would be most appropriate.
Gwindel
A gwindel (pronounced "gvin-dell") is a very odd growth form whose formation is still not fully understood. In a gwindel the crystal appears to have grown "sideways", roughly parallel to its c-axis, and along an a-axis, to form a platy crystal like a faden quartz, however not flat, but slightly twisted and with bent crystal faces. The term "Gwindel" is derived from the German "gewunden", which means helicoidal, twisted. Hence the name twisted quartz. "http://www.quartzpage.de/gwindel.html"
Harlequin Crystal
is usually included with red and silver specs and/or strings of hematite or Lepidocrocite and titanium. It provides physical energy and vitality to the physical body and stimulates the healing qualities of the heart.
It can be use to bridge the gap between your world and the spiritual world. Can help you to understand your spiritual transitions. Help to balance the polarity the body and higher self. **It provides a beautiful "dancing" energy, which when activated, stimulates the energy flow on all levels.*****they have very happy energy! It is said they restore the spirit and puts joy back into your life. You'll rediscover the spring in your step. In fact carrying a piece, you may be just inclined to skip to your destination! A very uplifting crystal. It can help to pull you from the boredom of your routine, and show you that they are other facets of your life. Theses lively crystal are from Brazil.
Hematite
includes
black,
red and
orange
The root "hem/o" means "blood". When ground or cut, this blackish gray metallic stone forms a reddish powder. Hematite forms a reflective shield around the wearer, letting negativity bounce off and return to the sender. Wearers should remember however, that their own negativity will be reflected to them if they are its source. It is therefore a "lesson stone", teaching the aware to release and ground their negativity. It is also said to aid in Mental attunement, memory enhancement. Hematite symbolizes balance. It is used to ground, stabilize, and focus attention on the physical plane. It is popular among many pagans for its ability to absorb negative energy. Hematite can absorb both positive and negative energy, though it is most often used to absorb negative energy. It is a very easy stone to clear and cleanse, and thus can be used multiple times in the absorption of energy. Hematite has connections to both Fire and Earth.
imprints
Imprints left on the surfaces or facets of a crystal, where they grew in close proximity to another crystal. I haven't found reference to these marks in any crystal book, but have developed my own idea as to what they signify. I believe that crystals with imprints show how something is affected by outside influences, thereby changing the shape or form of the original structure, but the original structure adapts to its environment to allow for growth and change, while still maintaining its basic inherent truth and beauty.
Inclusions
When one is attracted to and uses included quartz, the quartz inclusion will work with the person to provide the further nourishment and qualities required. Usually the chlorite and hematite included quartz provide the most powerful healing-type of included quartz.
CHLORITE INCLUDED: Chlorite is one of the most favorable healing stones. Worn, carried, placed within ones environment, or used as an elixir, the properties of chlorite are overwhelmingly positive. It attacks anger, hostility, and exasperation, and dissipates the dissenting energy.
Chlorite Included has produced celestial contact with the highest order of angels, with information imparted which as extremely relevant and of vast importance to the users. Used at the crown chakra it has aligned the chakras and has bestowed a centering effect. At the heart chakra, it seems to clean the area and to promote protection and love concurrently. It assists one in seeing and in understanding the stages of ones life and acts to provide insight to changes required to promote peace and happiness within ones life. CHLORITE - Usually green, less often white, brown or black. A stone of the Goddess. Protective of women, nature and those who love and protect the wild places and animals.
HEMATITE INCLUDED: Hematite is one of the strongest healing stones. Worn, carried, placed within ones environment, Hematite is the stone for protection against, and the transformation of negativity. It balances the yin/yang energy. Hematite improves memory, allows for innovation, and enhances technical prowess. It allows the owner to "reach for the sun". It also facilitates a quiet meditation by attracting "kind love" and peace, enhancing self-control, and bringing inner happiness.
MANGANESE INCLUDED: The color of manganese inclusions range from metallic gray to gray-black to black. It is a mineral of bonding, bringing others closer and activating the energies of cooperation in group efforts. It furthers a firm impenetrable resolve, such that that which one initiates, one completes.
Isis
A five sided facet to put you in touch with and help you strongly amplify your feminine energy. They put you in touch with the power of the Goddess. This is a helpful crystal for both men and women.
Symbolizes the human soul in search of completion. An Isis is also a good dream stone, been used as a shaman stone plus many other attributes that most human beings would love to have in their character
journeying quartz
Native Americans sought quartz with the ripples on the face; they called these "journeying quartz". You use them in much the same way that you would a scrying mirror, focusing on a question and then allowing yourself to enter the crystal in search of the answer. Most will fit nicely in the palm of your hand with his student in contact with the thumb. they can help you to look and help you find those answers within yourself that need both voice and reinforcement. You will find yourself reaching for a crystal like this often!
key
Recognized by a three or six-sided indented shape located on the crystal. The indent becomes narrower as it goes within the crystal, and ends within the crystal, usually in an apex termination. It is used to unlock the "doors" to healing concepts and to those aspects of the self which tend to be illusive. Both are used to gain access to information from which you are normally excluded. Healing concepts and illusive aspects of ourselves can be unlocked. Useful for healer
Gateway Crystal(doorway to other deminsions)
laser wand
A long slender crystal with small faces comprising the termination. The crystal is wider at the base than at the tip (tapers inversely), and the angles of the sides of the crystal are curved, rather than straight, in many instances. These crystals have an intimate relationship with both inner and outer space.
Lightbrary
(see Cathedral)
Cathedrals are referred to as lightbrary cathedrals. Lightbraries are said to house the libraries of light.
These crystal have doorways in them, more often than not, in their castling definition. To travel into the crystal, just gaze into the doorway, you will see it open and your consciousness will be drawn into the crystal. Once there, you can travel into different chambers and receive information that you are ready for at that particular time.
MANIFESTATION
The Manifestation crystal is recognized by a small crystal totally enclosed within a larger crystal, and they are very rare. The use of the manifestation crystal requires the inner knowledge that one is a clear and perfect channel, that a pure white light provides the guiding way, and that the purity of the Divine is within the inner self. They can also be used to facilitate artistic creativity, creative thinking, agricultural pursuits, and to increase or decrease any aspect of ones life.
MASCULINE CRYSTAL
The most clear crystals are thought of as "masculine crystals". Such clear crystals often emit the most intense energies making them very potent tools, especially for healing. The masculine crystal will provide positive assistance for those who are somewhat confused, or their overview of life is "clouded" by emotion. They are of particular benefit where action is required, and where physical exhaustion is a problem. Since we all possess masculine and feminine traits, it is best to have both in a crystal collection. However, if we have trouble balancing our two sides within, it might be helpful to own a crystal that allies with the side of ourselves that we have the most trouble coming to terms with.
Phantom Crystal
The Phantom crystal is comprised of a white or colored material (dark gray in the case of all the phantoms I have found at the mines I go to) and may be partial or complete. The phantoms within a crystal provide an indication of the experiences and the transformations the crystal has undergone in its evolution. The crystal represents the many phases and the many types of life which may be experienced during ones lifetime. It is one of the Earth stones to be used for redemption and cleansing of the earth. The energy of the phantom works to bring together the participants of humanity to save the planet.
These crystals [green phantoms] have been used to provide access to, and transfer of, information from the purity of the angelic realms. It assists in clairaudient endeavours, affording lucid, distinct, and articulate verbalization of the messages received...They combine the energy of quartz crystals with one of the most healing minerals...Chlorite is one of the most favourable healing stones. Worn, carried, placed within ones environment or used as an elixir, the properties of chlorite are overwhelmingly positive."
rainbow
Crystal which has rainbows inside when viewed in bright light. These rainbow crystals bring rainbows into ones life and are a very special gift from the spirit-keeper of the crystal; they help one to deal with negativity and to maintain the constant awareness that love is within the life one experiences at every moment. They can show us the magic and wonderment we have forgotten.. Just watch a child stare into a rainbow in a crystals. Rainbow crystals show the blesings that the earth has bestowed on us and how we need to attune our energies to that of the earth, Mother Nature.
Record Keeper
Record Keeper crystals appear to have small triangles or pryimads etched, drawn or can be a raised area.. It is said that the Record Keeper is one of the most sacred crystals because it holds the wisdom and knowledge of the universe that was put there by the Atlanteans and the Lemurians . When a person is properly attuned to a Record Keeper, this knowledge is readily made available. This knowledge is ancient knowledge and contains profound secrets and esoteric knowledge of the whole of the Higher consciousness. It takes an open mind and a pure heart to access this knowledge.
RUTILATED CRYSTAL
Rutile crystallizes in the form of prismatic crystals, or in this case, as needle-like crystals. It has been known to represent both the lovely hair of Venus and the "sweet" tipped arrows of love. It has been likened to the appearance of wheat straw and angel hair. The ethereal aspects of rutile bring strength with love, ease in transition, growth in all avenues of ones development, and calm, reason and order. Rutile is used for healing and balancing the aura via repelling negative energy. It affects the physical, etheric and astral bodies.
SCEPTOR
Recognized as a naturally formed crystal which at the base is penetrated by a rod; in actuality, the crystal formed around the rod. The sceptor crystal brings the spirituality of the higher planes into the healing ceremonies and focuses the energy deep within the "heart" of the matter. It is an excellent configuration for transmission of directional energy.
Self Healed or Rehealed
Crystals which have "sealed" over their broken end with small triangular shaped facets, which also smoothes the broken edge (happens millennia ago when the crystal breaks in it's formation). Because these crystals have healed themselves, we view them as particularly powerful healing stones. These crystals have learned the art of self healing and have the ability to pass on information and knowledge to those who are willing to learn....
sheet
Occurs in the formation of flat and relatively clear quartz layers. It has been used as a window to other dimensions, to access information from the astral for sending and receiving messages, for accessing Askashic Records plus to see within the inner self. It has also been used to access deminsions, astral realms and guides for gazing...
Singing Crystals
Singing Crystals are quartz crystals that make a high pitched "singing" or "tinkling" sound when rubbed or rolled together. Singing crystals often are long, thin lazer wand type crystals. They are used for getting stagnant energy moving, breaking up static, smoothing energy, and shaping energy fields. They can also be used to charge other stones and gems. They also have a powerful "OM" vibration and bring very creative energies. They bring hope and renew one's connection to the goodness in the universe and to the Divine
SMOKEY
The energy of Smokey quartz is receptive and it is a mood elevator, used as a grounding stone. It is thought to overcome depression and other negative emotions. Tends to penetrate and dissolve energy fields which have been generated from negative thought forms, anger and resentment. It is prolonged, intense and gentle in its action on the higher levels such as meditation, simply holding the stone will suffice. Provides for balancing the Yin/Yang energy.
spirit guardian
Helps us to contact our spirit guardians. They have traveled with us thru many incarnations, but they are currently swelling on the spirit plane. They may be human, plan, animal or mineral; and you may have more than one. Our spirit guardians protect and guide us. A spirit guardian crystal helps us to contact them.
They are waiting the time you invite them to make conscious contact. These crystals can help you to make contact and establish communication. Just ask for help or guidance in anything and be receptive to "hearing" their answer in your heart, your visualizations, your feelings or your mind-- or by some strange happening or sign as you go through your daily life.
Spirit Quartz
Spirit quartz is associated primarily with the crown chakra, but will work to align and balance all chakras together.
It is said to transform negative energy into positive energy, thereby being a very protective stone, and excellent for auric shielding as well as mental and physical types of protection.
you can use them in grids, jewelry, medicine bags, gifts or for your energy or healing work. While holding them I get the feeling of a white light energy that fills me with energy as it surrounds me.. Almost like a angelic hug... Very warm and soothing.. Their energy is a great joy to be around. They would be excellent when used for dreamwork or journeying plus astral projection and/or working on becoming a shaman....
Stargazer
by Jan Haerer, Topaz Spirits.
crystals are literally those that look as if they are holding another in its "arms" The image that comes to mind is that of the proud parent, lifting his/her newborn to the starlit night skies and introducing the child to the Universe! The Universe offers a name for the child and the parent then holds the child close, confident of the love and the beauty of the tradition. It is a practice filled with continuity, joining past, present and future in a single act. This Spirit truly honors that tradition.
STARBRARY
- by Jan Haerer, Topaz Spirits.
Starbrairies are recognised by the presence of these glyph-like markings, symbols and geometric patterns plus usually a doorway or key. By aligning fingers with the doorways or keys, you can unlock different layers, depending on orientation. Companion crystals are important - they either come with the crystal (purchased with or given with) or appear shortly thereafter. They don't have to be quartz, but work with the main crystal to unlock different layers or even gain access to the crystal itself. All Starbrairies work like that - the companions facilitate access, although it's possible to gain access just from the Starbrairy itself.
Step Crystal
Step Crystals are recongised by the stair step or one step on the main face of the crystal.
These crystals have an energy that assists in overcoming problems and helps one reach higher ground. Step crystals aid in finding clarity within a situation and in lateral thinking.
TABULAR or TABBY
A crystal with a flattened shape. To enhance communication, smooth energy flow and integration of ideas and balance; to facilitate understanding and dialogue between people; to help us communicate with nature. Also you can use these crystals for angel communication and access to the .celestial realm
TRANTIC TWIN /Soulmate
tantric twins or soulmate crystals are a crystal with on main point and twin (or two) points. They are two heads on a crystal body.. some say that they are called twins because they are a mirror image of each other. While, others say that they assist couples to become balanced in a more harmonizing energy.. It is also said that they contain ancient knowledge "that we are one with the universe and each other".
Trigger
a trigger is a smaller crystal that is attached to the side of a larger crystal. It is said that when you press on this trigger that it activates the crystal. Also helps to focuses energy and helps to energize crystals and/or minerals that you are working with. A trigger is also sometimes called a penetrater.
White Fairy Quartz
A fledgling Spirit Quartz, showing the milky white lazer wand point and a light coating of smaller crystals growing on it. Fairy
Quartz has a very soothing energy, which brings peace and calm to those in its energy field, including the groups, families, and individuals. This soothing energy is extremely beneficial for emotional pain or illness. It also brings heightened energy even as it calms. Fairy Quartz is great for meditation.
WINDOW
Windows are diamond shaped faces. Actually they are an extra face on the crystal. Some believes say they can be used for scrying and to let us see the Spirit realms, or to lead us within to see our own souls.
future time line window or doorway is to the right past time line window or doorway is to the left they call them doorways instead of windows because they are longer than the acutal window... They look like doors...
COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES
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EXTRORDINARY CRYSTALS
