Crystal Database

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Tangerine 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, Tangerine 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).

Tangerine Quartz is the name given to naturally occurring ‘tangerine orange’ coloured Quartz, caused by iron impurities which appear encrusted on the surface of the Quartz.

Metaphysical Properties

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Tangerine Quartz activates and balances the sacral chakra, and is attuned to stimulating mental and physical creative endeavours. Tangerine Quartz elicits sexual desire and passion in relationships.

Tangerine Quartz is a crystal of hope, joy and courage, overcoming fears and restoring self worth. Meditating with Tangerine Quartz can provide insights into what needs to be learned in order to succeed.

Tangerine Quartz releases the inner child, allowing one to approach life with curiosity and inspiration.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Tangerine Quartz can be used to stimulate healing of any dis-ease, as its function is to harmonise the higher vibrational energies of the aura, light body or subtle body. It is believed that physical dis-ease is a consequence of dis-harmony in the energies of the subtle body.

Tangerine Quartz assists in the treatment of sexual dysfunction and infertility.

Tangerine Quartz can be used to relieve lower abdominal pain.

Colour:

tangerine orange

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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:

Brazil, Madagascar

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

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