Ancient Roman, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations used quartz crystals as potent talismans. The Romans used rose quartz as a seal to signify ownership, and Egyptians believed the stone could prevent ...
A rockhound scouring the Australian Outback recently unearthed a unique crystal hidden in a pile of dirt. Patrick Gundersen, who shares his adventures under the handle @crystals_of_australia ...
Quartz countertops are composed of crushed quartz crystals, resins, and more pigments. An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to ...
Clear quartz, known as the 'master healer,' is reputed for amplifying energy, balancing chakras, and aiding emotional and spiritual healing. It enhances planetary energies in astrology ...
This amethyst crystal is from Namibia. It shows classic quartz crystal shape: a six-sided columnar crystal with a pyramid-shaped termination at the top. Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals ...
Using a tool akin to an automated hammer, he pounded quartz crystals in a gold-bearing solution for an hour. When he looked at the crystals under a microscope, he saw tiny bits of metallic gold st ...