{"product_id":"32g-quartz-calcite-and-arsenopyrite-specimen-2c","title":"32g Quartz, Calcite and Arsenopyrite Specimen 2C","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*** All information about the metaphysical properties of the listings on this site is for reference only and is to be understood in this context. It is based on research of opinions and beliefs from different cultures today and throughout history and my own personal beliefs.The information is not to be taken as a replacement for a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional. ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease message me prior to completion of your order for details on how to save on shipping costs by combining multiple pieces into one order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is another very interesting and quite rare material is from the world famous Huanggang Mine, (specifically the Huanggang Fe-Sn deposit) located in Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen weighs 32g and measures 5cm x 2.5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe base of each piece is a solid undamaged Clear Quartz Point, over which an initial crusting of Calcite and Siderite has formed. This could probably be completely removed by chemical means, but personally I like the authenticity and formation history this adds to the finished material. This has been followed by the formation of Arsenopyrite and bladed white Calcite. A final burst of mineral soup has created a dark druzy Quartz coating on one face of some of the specimens. Thereby making the bladed Calcite sparkle, which is then sometimes misidentified as Lollingite, (which does sometimes form a,one with Arsenopyrite), but in this case some of the Quartz has broken away revealing the Calcite beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHuanggang is the largest skarn-type iron-tin polymetallic deposit north of the Yangtze River. While it is a major industrial resource, it is internationally famous in the geological community as one of the world's most prolific producers of exceptional, world-class collector mineral specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe complex actually consists of seven seperate underground mines that are connected and each mine is simply named 1-7. This partially explains the massive amount of different material labeled under Huanggang Mine as it comes from one of seven mines, each with their own characteristic chemical soup and hydrothermal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eQuartz:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eQuartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Its crystal system is hexagonal which grows in a large variety of formations. It is one of the most abundant minerals, found on every continent of the Earth. Crystal Quartz exhibits the property of piezoelectricity, by which it can transform mechanical energy (eg pressure) into electromagnetic energy and vice versa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause Clear Crystal Quartz is such a worldly crystal, cultures from around the world have their own mythology related to the Quartz stone meaning. The term “quartz” comes from the Greek word for “ice.” Ancient Greek philosophers like Theophrastus believed that the transparent stone was a form of permanent ice, so cold, it kept from thawing. European clairvoyants in the middle ages used crystal balls made of Clear Quartz, as they were said to assist in predicting the future. This may be where the crystal ball originated! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Clear Quartz crystal properties are a reflection of the crystal’s aesthetic. With this crystal, it’s all about clarity, light, reflection, and amplification. The Clear Quartz crystal healing properties allow anyone connected to the stone to become as clear as their crystal. Whether you are manifesting, making decisions, or simply clearing out your mental inbox, a Clear Quartz crystal is an essential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClear Quartz is the \"Stone of Power\" and can help to amplify any energy or intention.  This Stone is often one of the first to be crystals in many people’s collections. Clear Quartz is also called the \"Master Healer\" and with the presence of inclusions, this Quartz has wonderful healing abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause it works by raising your vibration and helping you stay clear on what you want to create, a Clear Quartz crystal is the ideal stone for manifestation. Although the entire family of Quartz crystals are known for their manifesting abilities, the Clear Quartz properties are especially useful for this type of practice because they allow you to supercharge your intentions. In the same way that Clear Quartz can charge other crystals quartz, it can amplify and enhance the power of your intention. Programming a Clear Quartz crystal for manifesting new possibilities allows your crystal to hold your intention and send it out into the universe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClear Quartz encourages clarity of thought and purpose to one’s heart and mind. It works on all levels of the energetic and physical bodies and resonates with all chakras. Clear Quartz will amplify any energy with which it moves into resonance, including other stones, constantly broadcasting that energy into the Earths electromagnetic field. This makes Clear Quartz an excellent stone to use for healing, manifestation or prayer work. Clear Quartz helps to establish a strong, clear connection to higher guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClear Quartz has been used as a healing tool since the Ancient times. In Shamanic practices Clear Quartz is referred to as the “light-stone”, an instrument of clairvoyance. Clear Quartz was traditionally used by Australian Aborigines and the Prairie Indians of North America as a talisman for visionary work. The Navajo believed it to be Clear Quartz that first caused the Sun to cast its light upon the world. The six sided hexagonal shape of Quartz crystal points allow them to hold a programme or intention, to magnify that energy and radiate it out into the surrounding area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalcite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcite is clear, whitish, or pale grey, but can take on different shades of gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, or even black. This is due to microscopic quantities of other minerals or metals contained within the crystal matrix which makes the energy shift and it takes on unique characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcite is a family of calcium carbonates that occurs in a wide range of colors and formations. Most commonly it occurs in opaque masses but it can occur in a wide array of crystalline habits. Calcite is a soft mineral, with a Mohs hardness of 3. Because of its relative softness it is often carved or polished. Rough pieces are usually given an acid bath which softens the rough edges and give the stones a silky sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcite has an amazing energy that refreshes and revitalizes, yet is still gentle. They help to remove blockages and break up old patterns. The wide range of colors ensures there is a calcite for every chakra. These strong yet gentle healers are easy to work with no matter your age, and even vibrate well with our feathered and furry friends. Calcite is a great all round healer and can be found in a wide array of colors. Energize your body’s natural electrical system using this crystal in your hands, at your feet or chakra point. You may use spheres, eggs and wands for massage. Placing your feet on a large piece will energize the whole body out of sight. Calcite comes in many colors, forms and locations. It is a crystal of fantastic variety and each one has its own benefits. Due to its electrical nature, Calcite makes for a potent elixir. Calcite is a crystal to help one get out of ruts, or break through blockages on just about any level. It is also a crystal for ascension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcite is a stone of promise. It works hard to help and support its keeper in many ways. A stone that is often grounding, comforting and settling, resonating often with its keeper on an earthly level, Calcite makes a wonderful support towards moving through daily life. It is a stone that can settle with many beings contently, especially as it tends to work in the here and now, while keeping they're feet on the ground at all times. Calcite is very stable and universal in its energy, and although it does differ in its forms, the undertones remain the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArsenopyrite:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe official recording of this mineral in the scientific community was in 1847 by Ernst Friedrich Glocker, but has been known historically for many centuries before that. He chose this name due to the heavy presence of arsenic within this variety of Pyrite. Deposits of Arsenopyrite can be found all around the world with important localities located in Spain, Canada, Russia, Portugal, China, and the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArsenopyrite, historically called Mispickel, is an Arsenic Iron Sulfide that crystallizes in the form of granular, prismatic, cubic, striated, and masses. Its colour is lustrous grey or silver, closely resembling steel, but can also be found brown, pink, and iridescent when exposed to elements such as oxygen or heat. Arsenopyrite can be found in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and marble that has additional crystal formations such as Galena, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite and Quartz. This mineral is also an indicator of potential Silver, Gold, and Lead impurities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArsenopyrite shares virtually the same energies as Pyrite and can be a great tool for manifestation, grounding, and attraction. Just as you would meditate with Pyrite and imbue yourself with the law of attraction, one can easily activate their lower chakras with Arsenopyrite as well. The strength is debated amongst the spiritual and metaphysical community, with some practitioners believing Arsenopyrite has increased strength over just iron Pyrite. We believe that the grounding potential is stronger in Arsenopyrite and really helps one channel their mental and emotional aspirations into the physical world with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs is the case with these specimens finding a piece of Arsenopyrite on its own is unusual as it also forms with one or more associated minerals which is unlike Pyrite. This association with other minerals also enhances the strength of an Arsenopyrite specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e*** Arsenopyrite has a large amount of Arsenic within the crystal, which classifies it as a toxic mineral. It is safe to be held and meditate with, but I advise against inhaling tiny dust particles, as well as heating up the crystal which can release toxic fumes. As always when handling any raw and rough crystals, I highly recommend you wash your hands after usage. ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturesgiftsByChris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50222891139349,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/2453\/3781\/files\/IMG_1405_3039e4ac-a365-47cb-86f7-512939326063.jpg?v=1790983605","url":"https:\/\/naturesgiftsbychris.com\/products\/32g-quartz-calcite-and-arsenopyrite-specimen-2c","provider":"NaturesgiftsByChris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}