Crystal Database

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Tanzine Aura 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 Tanzine Aura, Opal Aura; and synthetic production Siberian Blue, Green; and that’s to name but a few (each has its own page).

Tanzine Aura Quartz is the trade name of an attractive indigo Quartz. The surface treatment is proprietary, but is believed to involve a Gold and Indium based coating that is deposited by spraying at high temperatures. Tanzine Aura Quartz has a metallic sheen and a substantial dichroic appearance. The surface coating cannot be removed once applied.

Fine Tanzine Aura clusters make desirable collectors pieces.

Tanzine Aura is also named Tanzanite Aura.

Metaphysical Properties

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Tanzine Aura Quartz activates and balances the third eye and crown chakras. Tanzine Aura stimulates clarity of thought, perception and spiritual insight.

Tanzine Aura facilitates deep meditative states, bringing a sense of unity, trust and communion. Tanzine Aura enhances intuitive and perceptive abilities, and lends itself to being programmed for healing, shamanic, medium and channelling pursuits.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Tanzine Aura Quartz can be used in the treatment of dysfunctional pituitary and pineal glands.

Tanzine Aura helps regulate mineral absorption.

Tanzine Aura harmonises metabolic processes.

Colour:

indigo

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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:

Worldwide

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.