Quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz . The name of this crystal is derived from the German word"quarz", whose value is unclear. Pure, containing no impurities of quartz is transparent and colorless as a glass. Represents the silica - SiO2 with possible impurities, which determine the color of the crystal. Quartz crystals are found in a separate hex"sticks"with a pyramidal tip or in the form of a splice - friends of the crystals. Quartz crystals in its parameters as an amulet, charm, talisman or physician has no equal. Since ancient times believed that these crystals may influence the fate of their owner.There are several types of quartz: Rose quartz, smoky quartz, rock crystal. In reality, of quartz is much more, but they have their own names, such as: amethyst, aventurine, Morion, cat's eye, etc.
Rock Crystal (Common quartz) - is a colorless, completely transparent crystal that does not contain impurities. Are made of rock crystal bowls, vases and cups, and jewelry crafted crystals used to make jewelry, talismans and amulets. Largest processed crystal rock crystal quartz is from the Burmese carved in China, mass 48.5 kg and a diameter of 33 cm
In ancient times believed that through the quartz crystals on the ground coming off the divine fire, so out of it made balls and lenses through which to sanctuaries fueled the sacrificial fire. Priests with spherical quartz crystals found out the past, predicting the future (which continues to this day - think crystal balls at the fortune-tellers).
Modern magicians claim that the quartz crystal - is an illusion, because to use it in magic practices can only be experienced magicians, psychics and fortune-tellers.
man wearing jewelry made of crystal quartz, receives from him an invaluable benefit, ie a quartz develops the imagination, improves memory, stimulates thought processes, making it an important and exciting. Just products of quartz have a positive effect on the respiratory system. Beads or a pendant with quartz crystal can significantly alleviate the disease.