Tourmilated Quartz Healing Properties
Quartz, one of the most common substances on the Earth, is rarely crystal clear, and even more rarely, run through with Tourmaline crystals. This rare, and very interesting variety of Quartz, is known as "Tourmilated Quartz".
Mystical Properties: Tourmilated Quartz is thought to combine the spiritual properties of Quartz with the spiritual properties of Tourmaline.
Associated with Pluto, the planet of transformation (and ruler of Scorpio), Tourmilated Quartz is thought to bring about change in things you thought could not be changed. It is thought to give the power and wisdom to get out of ruts and seemingly immovable situations. The crystals are sometimes thought of "growing a spine"--giving you the strength to find your own power.
Thought to promote Astral Projection by concentrating on the Tourmaline crystals, which act as "ramps".
Black Tourmaline (Shorl) is considered one of the strongest protectors and removers of negativity--the powers of which are thought amplified in Quartz.
Healing Properties: Remove toxins, promote inner strength for change.
Scientific Properties: Clear Quartz crystals are composed of Silicon Dioxide with very few impurities, while Tourmaline is a complex Borosilicate, deriving its color from trace mineral impurities.
Important locales include California, Brazil, and Nepal. USA.
Hardness: 7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale