Crystal Database

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Siberian Blue Quartz

Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral belonging to the Quartz group. Quartz is the most abundant mineral on Earth, found in most geological environments and a component in most rock types. Quartz varieties include microcrystalline Chalcedony types (each variety has its own page); and macrocrystalline Quartz types, which is clear in its purest form. Impure varieties include Amethyst, Citrine, Smokey Quartz and the massive variety Rose Quartz (each variety has its own page).

Quartz, also known as Rock Crystal, is further named after the growth types Phantom, Elestial, Double Terminated; locality Tibetan Black, Herkimer Diamond; inclusions Rutile, Tourmalinated; artificial coatings Aqua Aura, Opal Aura; and synthetic production Siberian Blue, Green; and that’s to name but a few (each has its own page).

Naturally occurring Quartz has many industrial and technological uses. However Natural Quartz also contains many impurities which are not good for technological use. Synthetic Quartz, produced under controlled environmental conditions, creates a very pure Quartz. Two methods of producing synthetic Quartz are the Hydrothermal method, where Quartz crystals are grown from Lasca Quartz under high temperature and pressure; or the Fused (reconstituted) method, where Quartz or Silica is heated and fused (melted) into an amorphous Fused Quartz. Trace elements are doped into synthetically produced Quartz to alter its properties depending on the technological use.

Siberian Blue Quartz is the trade name of a synthetically produced blue Quartz. Although proprietary it is believed to be produced by the hydrothermal method and the blue colour derived from cobalt doping.

Metaphysical Properties

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Siberian Blue Quartz clears and activates the throat and third eye chakras enhancing psychic intuitiveness and abilities. Siberian Blue Quartz stimulates visioning and eases communication of the information received, making a powerful ally for mediums and readers.

Siberian Blue Quartz has a calming, gentle and reassuring energy which brings quiet to a busy mind and the psychically sensitive.

Siberian Blue Quartz can be programmed for use as a past life recall tool, and is useful for all forms of public speaking.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Siberian Blue Quartz is useful for treating throat disorders and infections.

Siberian Blue Quartz can be used to treat memory loss and dementia.

Siberian Blue Quartz can help balance the immune system.

Colour:

blue

Photo: Siberian Blue Quartz

Class:

Silicate, Quartz Group

Group:

Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations

Formations:

clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones.

Localities:

Synthetically produced

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Milky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz.

Coesite, Cristobalite, Keatite, Lechatelierite, Moganite, Stishovite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.