Quartz Crystals Meanings and Properties
Tourmalinated Quartz
Alternative Names: Rock Crystal et al.
Mineral Information
Origin: Worldwide, notably Brazil, China
Mineral Species: Quartz
Mineral Group: Oxides
Chemical Formula: SiO2
Hardness: 7
Crystal System: Trigonal
Colour: Colourless to white, and many other colours (coloured varities usually have different names)
Typical Appearance: Usually prismatic crystals with steep pyramidal terminations, but may be bipyramidal or needle-like. Also massive.
Esoteric Information
Birthstone: Aquarius (although in some systems it is considered an Astrological Stone for all signs)
Chakra Alignment: Crown; Balances all Chakras
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