Clear Quartz

About

Clear quartz, also known as rock crystal, is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. It is a variety of quartz that is colourless and transparent. Clear quartz has been used for centuries in both practical and spiritual applications, from the lenses in ancient magnifying glasses to being considered a powerful stone in crystal healing.

Crystal Healing Energy

The overarching theme of clear quartz is amplification and clarity. Clear quartz is versatile and powerful, amplifying the energy of other stones and your intentions. It resonates with all chakras, especially the crown chakra, promoting clarity of thought, focus, and spiritual growth. Clear quartz can be programmed with any intention, making it a highly adaptable and useful crystal for manifesting desires, enhancing meditation, and clearing stagnant energies.

Birthstones & Anniversaries

Clear quartz is not a traditional birthstone, but it is associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Leo.

Abundant mineral

Clear quartz is one of the most common minerals found on Earth and is part of the larger quartz family, which includes amethyst, citrine, and smoky quartz.

Science

Mineral: Quartz
Crystal System: Trigonal
Colour: Colourless
Refractive Index: 1.544 to 1.553
Birefringence: 0.009
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Mohs Hardness: 7

Treatments

Amethyst is sometimes heat-treated to enhance its colour or to produce citrine. Lower-quality amethyst may also undergo irradiation to improve colour saturation.

Synthetics

Synthetic amethyst exists and is often created using hydrothermal processes, which replicate the natural growth conditions of quartz. Synthetic versions can be difficult to distinguish from natural amethyst without advanced testing.