All About Blue and Blue Quartz

The word "quartz" in translation from German means "solid". This is a rock-forming mineral that is often found in the thickness of the earth's crust. Quartz can also be part of other minerals in the form of various mixtures and silicates. By its nature, this stone is colorless; its elements are colored by other minerals, most often iron oxides. Blue quartz was known in antiquity, archaeologists often find jewelry, sculptures, church utensils and dishes made of this beautiful stone.

Quartz veins are formed in the thickness of the earth's crust with the participation of aqueous solutions of high temperatures as a result of high pressure. Therefore, quartz is often found in sedimentary strata, limestones and dolomites. In addition, it is the main mineral of sand and sandstone.

Quartz was first discovered in the Alps. Today, deposits of this stone can be found all over the world: in Brazil, the USA, and African countries. And blue quartz is most often mined on the island of Madagascar. On the territory of Russia, quartz veins are located in the Moscow Region, the Urals, in the mountains of Altai and the Caucasus, as well as in Primorye.

Quartz is a translucent or transparent mineral with a glass luster. It has an imperfect cleavage and a conchoid fracture. The hardness of the stone is high, it is 7. The melting temperature due to the high viscosity is 1713-1728 degrees Celsius. Blue or blue color is explained by the presence of rutile mineral in quartz. Through internal cracks, it diverges over the entire surface of the stone.

The chemical formula of quartz is SiO2. It belongs to the group of glass-forming oxides. It is soluble only in hydrofluoric acid and in alkalis. This mineral has a low level of thermal conductivity. Quartz is a dielectric (conducts electric current poorly) and a piezoelectric (it can induce electric current under the action of deformation).

A mineral of blue or blue color (the so-called sapphire quartz) is widely used in jewelry. Bracelets, beads, figurines, caskets, interior items, as well as rings and earrings in a frame made of silver, gold, platinum are made of it. The cabochon cut method is often used, as a result of which the stone becomes round, smooth, polished, devoid of corners and faces. This mineral also serves for the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Quartz is used in optics, as a piezoelectric in telephone and radio equipment, as well as in electronic devices.

It is believed that blue or blue quartz carries a strong energy potential. It activates the activity of the brain, improves memory, and balances the central nervous system of the human body. With frequent colds and sore throats, it is recommended to wear necklaces and beads with blue quartz.

At home, you can effortlessly prepare healing quartz water. To do this, place the stone in a container with clean water and remove it for a few days in a dark place. Then take out the quartz and strain the water through a filter, into which several quartz minerals of various types should be put.

You can just drink the resulting water, make compresses from it, it is an ideal cosmetic for smoothing skin color, gives it smoothness, fights acne and blackheads. Quartz water strengthens the immune system, improves metabolism, cures inflammatory diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, is useful for the work of the heart and blood vessels.

In ancient times, with the help of blue quartz, natural reservoirs were cleaned and charged. Priests and magicians used it in the interpretation of dreams, tried with it to look into the future. This stone was considered an intermediary between the earth and the energy of outer space. It was believed that silver and platinum enhance the magical effect of the stone. But they tried not to wear it together with other gems, so as not to spoil the aura of the mystical mineral.

Today, blue quartz is considered a powerful amulet against everything negative. But it is recommended to wear it under clothes, otherwise it will lose its magical properties. He is often called the stone of joy, as he drives fears and melancholy, charges a person with confidence and optimism. In addition, the blue mineral strengthens family relationships and marriage, helps to find true love. For creative people, this gem develops imagination and gives them inexhaustible inspiration.

Blue or blue quartz is ideal for people born under the signs of Scorpio and Libra. He is able to bring them luck in all endeavors and fulfill the most cherished desires. This mineral is useful for fish to find harmony and balance, develops their creative abilities and improves mood. Aquarius blue quartz helps to find prosperity and a happy family.

Currently, quartz is often grown artificially. In order to distinguish a real stone from artificially grown, you need to consider the mineral with a magnifying glass. If you see small air bubbles, then in front of you is an artificial gem.Smooth structure and cool to the touch surface indicate the originality of the stone. Should be considered, what a rare sapphire quartz is often given out with rhinestone painted with blue glue.

Blue and blue quartz are quite durable stones, they are not afraid of mechanical damage. However, the mineral should be handled carefully, protected from falls and strong shocks.

Then the mineral must be washed under running water and dried by wiping and polishing with a soft dry cloth. It is necessary to store the gem separately from other stones in a box with velvet upholstery.

Blue quartz is an inexpensive but very beautiful stone with powerful energy. Jewelry made of it has useful healing and magical properties. The amulet from this mineral helps to find good luck and reliable protection against all the negative.

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