The Earth is like that mother who gives shelter to children who make up groups of living beings of various species, in it, they develop, grow and die, some in shorter periods of time and others remain for millions of years. We, human beings, are one more species within that group, while plants, animals, minerals, air, water, even microorganisms, are our brothers, with whom we have to live on the planet.
However, we generally think that living beings, in addition to the human being, are plants and animals, we do not include minerals in the list, because they are seen as simple stones that do not show movements, but they have their own energy, that is more, they can transmit it to us to benefit us.
Among those fantastic minerals that can bring us great things are quartz, which are very abundant, to the point of being considered the most common on the earth’s crust, after feldspars. Hence, it is important to describe them from the physical and chemical point of view, starting with their basic composition of this mineral, whose main element is silica, it has a transparent white color, however, there are also quartz with pink, reddish veins and even black, depending on the degree of impurities present in its composition.
In addition, its density is 2.65 g/cm3, it has a melting point of 1713°C and a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, and can be found in metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. They present two basic structures according to their variety, for example, quartz-α (alpha) or low quartz, has a trigonal structure and can exist at temperatures up to 573 ° C, while quartz-β (beta) has a hexagonal structure and it is thus maintained up to 867°C.
From a physical point of view, quartz has pyro and piezoelectric properties, which give it the ability to present polarity, which have made it a fundamental part in the manufacturing process of precision electronic instruments, such as «quartz watches». ”, as well as in the production of glass and plates used in radio technology.
This is how the ancestral presence of quartz in various cultures around the world, used as amulets and/or jewelry to attract good energies, is complemented by the technological use that has been given to it in the modern era, being found in objects of massive use such as computers, cell phones, in microchip, in quartz watches, in the use of rubies for lasers or in the fluorite cooling.
Given the physical characteristics that tell us about the degrees of impurities that cause colored veins, we have to point out that different types of quartz are currently known that have their specific energy properties according to the variety. The main ones are crystal quartz, pink quartz and smoky quartz, but agate, amber, citrine, coral, amethyst, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, among others, are also considered types of quartz, and we will talk about each of them later.
These energetic properties are possible, because crystals have the ability to receive, store and release energy, not in vain the Chinese and Hindu cultures for thousands of years have used it for religious and health reasons, as well as to balance the spirit of people and ward them off from evil, coming to call quartz «living stone», because they manage to feel its energy movements or vibrations upon contact with the hands, generating a vibratory interaction in a process of energy exchange between quartz and the person .
In this way, quartz absorbs the energy of the cosmos, stores it and amplifies it, which is essential for the channeling process of universal energy, which manifests itself through living beings, which become transmitters and receivers. Of the same. Therefore, it is important to note that each type of quartz has specific properties that are attributed to certain benefits that we can access, although they do not necessarily have the same effects on all people, so everyone should use their intuition and concentrate. by making contact with them.
On the other hand, the attributions or properties attributed to the stones are general and very relative, because their energy level cannot be measured, however, many evidences have shown that satisfactory results have been achieved in the treatment of health situations, stress and conflict management of all kinds.
To better explain this point, we are going to know below some properties and uses that are mostly recognized for the different types of quartz, starting with the main ones:
Crystal quartz or rock crystal: this quartz is considered as a receiver and transmitter of energy, through which vibrations can be amplified at all levels, for which it is said that its use is optimal to achieve concentration and mental visualization, which is why they are generally applied in the prevention and treatment of some diseases, acting in the relief of pain in different parts of the body, in the regeneration of tissues, or as a calmer of nervous disorders, in addition to being very beneficial and effective in the process of emotional and spiritual harmonization .
On the other hand, crystal quartz is credited with the ability to improve the quality of the brain, through the energy exchange that occurs between our body and the stone, which favors our mind, to achieve more serenity and tranquility, in addition to enhancing our capacity for self-healing at an energetic level, because by subtly reaching our magnetic field or aura, it cleanses it of impurities and negative waves.
Pink quartz: this quartz is a highly energetic mineral which has several shades ranging from transparent pink to a very intense pink, but all have many properties, although the most recognized is its ability to transmit positive vibrations and its healing power in situations related to love, to the point of being used in the past in children who lacked love to balance their energy centers.
Likewise, it is used to achieve emotional balance, since it favors coexistence and reconciliation, relaxes and brings harmony in difficult situations, as well as being used to balance heart rate, reduce stress, control nervous tension, eliminate insomnia and keep away the nigthmares.
This type of quartz has a deep spiritual meaning, due to the benefits that have been named above, since it acts specifically on the chakra or energy vortex of the heart, increasing sensitivity, warmth, harmony, sanity, compassion, and other important spiritual values. to achieve emotional health, so it is widely used in gem therapy or use of minerals for healing.
To achieve the aforementioned benefits, we must place one or more stones in the heart chakrastaying relaxed, with proper breathing and moving any negative thoughts away from our minds, in order to attract the positive energies of this wonderful stone.
smoky quartz: Said to be the oldest in the world and full of wisdom, this type of quartz represents the spiritual level and symbolizes divine light on the material plane, acting as a vehicle through which universal energy enters our lives, for this reason it is called «the quartz of the magicians», because through its use it is possible to dissolve negativity, in this way we can connect with the divine consciousness that governs all planes and levels of the earthly life, also associating itself with the psychic plane.
Finally, we must point out that although most people see the following stones separately, they are also considered to be quartz with higher degrees of impurities that give them their characteristic colors, so we are going to describe their benefits below:
Agate: It is a high-vibration quartz with different colors that absorbs negative energies, providing security and firmness, effectively contributing to emotional and physical balance, which is why its use has generally been attributed to the training of athletes.
Amber: although it is said that it is not a stone as such, it has been considered to be a type of quartz with a higher degree of impurity, which does not take away its ability to protect health, calm moods, nerves and stress, as well how to improve memory
Amethyst: This wonderful stone is known as purple quartz, and its greatest benefit is related to opening on a spiritual level, which contributes to the development of qualities such as courage, creativity, self-esteem, emotional balance, through purification of energies and spiritual recollection, in an encounter with oneself and the divine light.
Aquamarine: This pale greenish-blue quartz is attributed with relaxing properties that help you clarify your thoughts, which is essential for making decisions in your life. It also favors spiritual connections through breathing and meditation processes.
Citrine: this yellow colored quartz possesses the necessary energy to help you unblock the positive energies that appear to you on a spiritual and physical level, contributing to emotional balance and reinforcing self-confidence, in order to overcome difficulties. obstacles and don’t get stuck.
lapis lazuli: it is the ultramarine blue quartz, which favors the strengthening of the mind and thoughts, which provides us with strength and mental amplitude to perceive life from a clearer angle, leaving aside confusion and / or uncertainty, which blocks the physical plane of our lives.
For all the reasons and benefits described, quartz of any color are wonderful stones that should be used in relaxation and meditation processes, which help us solve problems and achieve energy balance, as a fundamental step to transcend on a spiritual level.
In short, it is advisable to wear these energetic stones in our bodies, whether in the form of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, to achieve maximum enhancement of the benefits of quartz in our lives, through the exchange of energy with them.