FADEN QUARTZ

Faden is the German word for thread, and these crystals appear to have a tabular, thread-like white stripe going through the middle. These crystals formed inside of cavities between rocks that were continuously growing, shifting or moving closer to the surface. This caused the crystals to continuously crack open and heal over. The crystals grew faster around the perimeter, trapping fluid and gases inside, which look like a white stripe. They were formed at great depth and pressure, with heat estimated at over 300℃. Though they were formed deep in the Earth, they are found in Alpine regions in Europe, Russia, Pakistan & Arkansas.

Associated with the aligning of all chakras, the zodiac sign of Scorpio & vibrates to the number 7

– Promotes astral travel & connecting to the ethereal body.
– Gives protection while traveling in a car, boat or plane.
– Aids in emotional stability & personal growth.
– Aids in the understanding of soul lessons & in past life regressions.
– Physically aids in removing emotional blockages that have physically manifested in the body, by giving them a clear pathway to exit. Detoxifying and promotes cellular rejuvenation.

Chemical Formula: SiO₂
Shape: tabular intergrown crystals, sometimes curved.
Crystal System: trigonal with hexagonal unit cell structure.
Color: colorless with white stripe down the center
Streak: colorless
Luster: vitreus
Diaphaneity: transparent, opaque stripe
Hardness: 7 Mohs
Tenacity: brittle
Cleavage: none
Fracture: conchoidal
Specific Gravity: 2.6-2.7 g/cm³
Refractive Index:1.544-1.553