Arkansas Quartz Crystal Cluster

Sourced from Mount Ida, Arkansas Arkansas is basically the go-to place for some of the best quartz crystals in the world. These beauties formed over 280 million years ago around Mount Ida, thanks to some tremendous underground heat and pressure. The crystals are known for being super clear, shiny, and sometimes absolutely gigantic. These are new pickups for us, and man, are we excited to have them. From their clarity to their origins right here in the USA, these are a great addition to any crystal collection.  Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. Quartz is an igneous rock composed of oxygen and silicon atoms that crystallizes around magma or hydrothermal vents. It is the most abundant mineral on planet earth and can be found in the form of points, masses, grains, prisms, and even threaded. Quartz was first recorded in 300 B.C. by Theophrastus and was given the name kristallos. The origin comes from the word “ice” signifying the ancient belief that Quartz was encapsulated in ice. The modern name, Quartz Crystal, comes from the German word "quartz" meaning "hard" and the Ancient Greek word "kruos" meaning "icy cold" According to metaphysics: It has been called the "Universal Crystal" because of its many uses and is beneficial for manifesting, healing, meditation, protection and channeling. It is the strongest enhancing stone and helps reignite our true selves while showing us the path towards enlightenment. It's clear energy acts as an amplifier of the vibrations that are put into it, making it an excellent manifestation tool. Clear Quartz activates all your chakras at once while also purifying your aura. Quartz vibrates clear white light which contains all the colors and is therefore perfect to balance all the chakras and fills the aura with optimism and joy. It is a must have for anyone interested in crystal healing  All minerals and stones vary in size and shape. You will receive a high quality specimen of the selected item but not the exact one pictured. All minerals, gems, stones and fossils are guaranteed to be top quality; sourced from ethical vendors around the world.