Quartz is one of the most common minerals found in the Earth’s crust, second only to feldspar. Quartz is comprised of silica, a compound of silicon and oxygen, which, though found in many different forms, is most commonly found in quartz. Both macrocrystalline quartz with crystals that can be seen with the naked eye and microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony, with microscopic crystals have varieties that are suitable for gemstones, but the usefulness of quartz does not end there. Most sand is comprised of silica or very small particles of quartz. This sand is used to make glass, ceramics, and concrete. In addition, the hardness of quartz makes sand an excellent abrasive.

Some types of quartz crystals have piezoelectric properties and they develop an electric potential upon the application of mechanical stress. This makes them the perfect material to use in radios, computer chips, lasers, optics, watches and many other technologies. We would not have the technology we have today if not for silicon quartz.

In addition to decorative and industrial uses many believe that quartz crystals have spiritual and healing powers. In ancient times Druids, Tibetan Monks, and Native Americans among others considered crystals, including quartz crystals, as sacred power objects used for healing, divination of higher knowledge, and sacred ceremony. Today the belief is that the quartz creates a resonant field that interacts with other energy fields and meditation can allow your consciousness adjust and amplify the frequency of the quartz to heighten spiritual awareness, guidance, prosperity, and healing.