What is a crystal and gemstone?
A mineral is by definition a crystal. A crystal is a substance that has a constant regular shape. Even when ground down the substance retains the shape of the original crystal it came from – microscopically. A gemstone is a mineral (crystal) that has properties such as colour to make them attractive, incorporating the colour vibration as well. For example Opal, Amber, Jet are considered gemstones. The stones emit an energy that is electromagnetic of nature. Once our mind is feeling good, amazing things happen – the body is able to heal a lot quicker and more positive things happen to and around us. Change your mind or way of thinking and you can change your circumstances.

There are two types of crystal – one is man-made and the other is natural (grown in nature). Most are from Earth except Tektites or Moldavite, which are believed come from outer space. The man-made crystal (Austrian, German and Bohemian) is really glass with approximately one-third lead oxide added to make it easier to cut and polish giving off the beautiful rainbow effect. These are great for bringing in the rainbow vibration. Natural Quartz Crystal is silicon dioxide and is one of the most widely found minerals in the Earth. It is mainly found as milky-white (Clear Quartz - feminine quality); clear (Clear Quartz - masculine quality); purple ranging in shades (Amethyst); yellow/gold (Citrine); pink (Rose Quartz) and smoky-grey to dark brown (Smoky Quartz). The quartz family does not only consist of these five crystals but these are the main ones with terminations or points at one or two ends.

Quartz is used in watches and in ultrasonic sound (important for safety of submarines);
Tourmaline is used in pressure gauges;
Calcite is used in production of chewing gum, glass, rubber and toothpaste;
Mica is used in manufacture of wallpaper, paint and lubricants.

Why use crystals and gemstones?
There's nothing New Age about crystals and gemstones - they have been prized and used since ancient times as healing objects, meditation tools and medicines in the form of elixirs/tinctures. They have been used as talismans and amulets for protection and assistance. References to crystals are in many sacred teachings around the world and in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible. They have the ability to amplify and transform energy therefore when kept in your personal space they will help transmute non beneficial energy into an energy that is beneficial to you and yours. When we create a thought the quartz, in particular, amplifies, clarifies and magnifies this into our energy field (aura) and sets the body about healing itself.

There is consciousness in all forms of matter and the stones are no exception. The stones aid us in attunement with different aspects of ourselves – accepting who we are warts and all. By using and giving as gifts the stones you are giving the gift of wellbeing, love and positive re-inforcement to you and yours. The crystals are non selective so be aware of your thoughts – the old adage be careful what you ask for because you will get it applies very strongly here. The crystals put a positive energy into your aura but if you keep the same old negative thinking going overriding the positive input of the stones and you will find life’s lessons a little harder.

Exposure to quartz crystals will energise and harmonise the body, stimulate mental activity, help crystallise positive ideas, bring confidence and success, open you up to the excitement of life and enhance the healing energies of the body. They help us evolve spiritually by restoring our belief in ourselves and the oneness of self with others. As we work with the crystals and gemstones we assist them in their evolvement as well. This will mean that occasionally you will find the stones alter or lose colour. A lot of the stones nowadays are colour enhanced and will fade over time. Do not be dismayed as they retain the properties of the stone regardless of brightness of colour.

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