Stones and Symbols
White Quartz
White Quartz is a stone of power. . .

Quartz is said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul.  The natural tendency for quartz is for harmony and it is recognized as a ‘stone of power.’  The name ‘quartz’ comes from the Greek word krustallos, meaning ice, because it was thought that quartz was ice formed by the gods.  Since the middle ages, crystal balls made of rock crystal have been used to predict the future.  Today, rock crystal is used in lamps, lenses and precision instruments.  Synthetic rock crystal has been produced since 1950 for use in watches. 

Quartz, as silicon dioxide, can be found in many forms including rose quartz, smokey quartz, citrine and amethyst.  Quartz has both piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties; therefore, the polarity of quartz will change when it is either subjected to pressure or heat, as well as when it is held in the hand - the tip, normally positive and receiving energy, will then change and become negative, thus, emitting energy which will radiate from the tip or from an edge. 

Quartz produces a naturally balanced, solid-state energy field, modifying the energy available in accordance with the understanding of the user.  Quartz crystals can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts.  They can assist in the creation of power and can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to more effectively influence matter.  Kirlian photography (which captures the human aura or energy field) shows that if one holds a crystal in the receiving hand, the etheric fields of the body are at least doubled.  One of the seven precious substances of Buddhism, it was also said to have been used in the breastplate of the high priest. 

This information is collected from various sources including ‘Love is in the Earth’ by Melody.