White quartz is a well-known mineral that has some varieties. It finds its application in the production of jewelry, and in industry. Like any stone, quartz has its own properties and value, which many pay special attention to.
Features and properties of the stone
A lot of white quartz is known as a stone from which beautiful jewelry is made: bracelets, beads, earrings, rings, pendants. And, indeed, it looks very gentle and, depending on the talent of the master, original, be it sugar quartz (it is also called snow) or milk stone (matte). But, in addition, semiconductors, LEDs, optical fibers are made using quartz. The need for this stone is great, and therefore it is created in specialized laboratories by artificial means.
Such a fake is no different from the real instance. It can be used both for industrial and decorative purposes. And with the naked eye it is impossible to notice any differences. But those who have high hopes for its magical properties should understand that it is not worth waiting for miracles from synthetic stone. In any case, healers and magicians say so.
The interesting properties of quartz include the fact that it is very resistant to damage - it is not so easy to split it, even using a hammer.
Therefore, when processing it uses special equipment. Acids and alkalis also can not affect quartz.
Most of the white quartz deposits are located in India, Brazil and Sri Lanka. As for Russia, it is mined in the Urals, Yakutia, Primorsky Krai and Kamchatka. With its deep occurrence (several kilometers), special equipment is used for mining. But there are some deposits that are practically on the surface.
Magic and healing
Many attribute quartz magical and healing properties, but as you know, each stone has its own. Perhaps, if you believe what the healers say, and actively use the magic properties of the stone, there really will be a result.
- Healers believe that pendants and bracelets made of natural stone help protect against colds, and in case of illness they help to cope with it faster.
- It is also recommended to lower stones into the water, to insist for 24 hours, and then to wash with it. This should have a beneficial effect on the skin, make it beautiful and healthy.
- Some healers note the ability of the mineral to fight skin diseases of low complexity: redness, acne. Minerals are applied to sore spots and washed with water infused on stones. Before taking a bath in the water, you can also lower the stones. Herbs will be a good addition to them: mint, chamomile, sage.
- As for magic, even in ancient times it was believed that a stone has great energy power. He was credited with the role of the conductor, magical balls were made of it, with the help of which they could allegedly predict the future. Fortune-tellers and psychics today use it in their rituals, assuring their clients that with the help of this stone you can look into the future, find out what people are thinking. He also finds widespread use in conducting seances, being a guide to the world of the departed.
- Healers involved in the correction of a person’s biofield, his emotional state, use white quartz during their sessions.They are sure that the mineral has a beneficial effect on the human psyche, relieves of negative emotions, helps to clear thoughts from the unnecessary and concentrate on the main thing.
- If you wear a talisman with white quartz in the form of a pendant each day, it will certainly help maintain mental balance and good mood.in spite of unforeseen situations and protects other people from bad energy.
- And astrologers believe that it is impossible for everyone to use white quartz, because each zodiac sign has its own amulets. And if one is urgently needed, then the other may be harmed. For example, astrologers do not recommend Virgins and Gemini to use white quartz as their amulets, while other stones can wear this gem. From time to time or constantly - to decide them. Sagittarius, Lions, Aries can call for help the power of the stone, when they are faced with a very responsible business or they need to make the right decision. Scales, Scorpios and Aquarius can safely use white quartz if they feel depressed or anxious, fearful, or simply need to calm down to make the right decision.
The general characteristics of the stone indicate that it is suitable for creative people: musicians and poets, artists and actors. Mood and self-esteem will be at its best, if you take quartz with you to the meeting. It helps to calm down and feel the harmony with himself and the world. This is indicated by yogis who use stone to clear their thoughts.
The use of quartz beads will be the ideal solution for meditations.
Application
White quartz is used in many areas of our life. It can be encountered quite often.
- Many love to use it as decorations. Indeed, if this stone fell into the master's hands, real masterpieces can be made from it. Its pure white color allows you to combine quartz with other stones. And it is actively used by craftsmen, creating handmade jewelry: bracelets and necklaces, earrings and rings, charms and pendants.
- Quartz is actively used in the production of interior parts: these can be small statues and more voluminous compositions. Elements of mosaic designed for interior design, jewelry storage boxes and tabletops for coffee tables and kitchen surfaces can be made from it.
- Good use quartz in drawing up interior compositions, mini-gardens at home, florariums. It is also suitable for ordinary aquariums, which are inhabited by fish and snails.
- Application in industry quartz is also necessary. His qualities are in demand in the manufacture of various parts in electrical appliances, microcircuits, optical fiber products.
- It is believed that it can be especially useful in the bath. Because of its good heat transfer during heating, it releases beneficial oxygen ions. Stones are poured at the stove, and throughout the year they bring their beneficial healing effect. But over time, these properties dry out, and it performs only a decorative function. And in order to have a health effect again, the stones must be replaced. Milk quartz is suitable for a bath, which retains heat longer than snow.
- Products made of white quartz will be a wonderful gift. man, depending on his hobbies, preferences, gender and age. This can be an elegant statuette or an original key chain, a beautiful handmade bracelet or jewelry with a large stone. Especially well white quartz is combined with silver - not only aesthetically, but also philosophically. This combination brings success in any business.
How to distinguish a fake?
Based on all the listed properties of this wonderful mineral, many people want to buy natural stones, especially if they are used to promote health or magical rituals.Quartz must be viewed under the sunlight: inside it must have many facets, play and sparkle in the sunlight. Natural quartz can not be perfectly smooth and smooth - there will certainly be some dents and bumps, roughness and unevenness of color.
Quartz is very durable. On it you can safely hold a sharp blade of a knife, and there will be no trace on the surface, provided that it is a natural stone.
But if you hold a stone on the glass, then it forms a scratch. This suggests that the stone - not a fake.
In the next video you can take a look at white quartz in motion.