Quartz, Solar Meaning and Properties
Solar Quartz History
Formed from clear quartz stalactite, solar quartz is also known as the "prosperity stone" or "energy stone." Solar quartz is known for crystal patterns that seem to radiate outward from a central core, like sunrays. It is known for its vivid hues of yellow, orange, red and pink as well as striking patterns in shades of white and earth tones.
What are the Metaphysical Properties of Solar Quartz?
Solar quartz, like other quartz, is believed to enhance energy, bring emotional strength and uplift with great power. It is said to improve the connection to spirit and harmony. Solar quartz meaning is also said to be protective, purifying the spirit, mental state and physical well-being. Solar quartz meaning is linked to the sun, with its warm, life-giving energy.
What is Solar Quartz Made From?
A member of the quartz family, semi-transparent to translucent, solar quartz—cut from stalactites—is a rare formation of white crystalline quartz with some druzy inclusions, beautiful natural orbicular patterns that may have green/brown moss-like inclusions.
Solar quartz is mined in Brazil, Madagascar, India, Mozambique, Namibia, Sri Lanka and the United States.
- Mineral Information: Silicon Dioxide
- Chemical Composition: SiO2
- Color: White with occasional green or brown inclusions; alternately, shades of pink, red, orange and yellow
- Cause of Color: Heat and iron or copper
- Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
- Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Refractive Index: 1.54 – 1.55
How Do You Clean Solar Quartz?
Solar quartz is fairly hard, but due to the presence of druzy-like crystals, it’s best not to use an ultrasonic cleaner, as it may damage the stone. Clean solar quartz with water and a soft cloth.
Solar Quartz FAQ
Q: Is it true that solar quartz is not a natural agatized quartz?
A: No—solar quartz is naturally agatized.
Q: What is the coloration of solar quartz?
A: Solar quartz can be white, white with green and earth-toned inclusions, or vibrant sunset shades of pink, red, orange and yellow.
Q: Are there really druzy crystals that can be found in solar quartz?
A: Solar quartz can have the small glittering crystals called “druzy.”
Designing with Solar Quartz
Because white is a "universal donor" color, solar quartz that is mostly white will go well with any other color. Mix solar quartz with opal-colored crystal beads and glossy black onyx gemstone beads for high-impact designs. For solar quartz with green/brown inclusions, pair it with crystal golden shadow beads, finely faceted red garnet gemstone beads and bright gold "vermeil" filigree beads for designs of subtle luxury.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
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