Although we use the term "crystal", we mean to include both crystalline and amorphous
materials, metals, mineral specimens, tumbled stones, etc. As a matter of fact, most of the
"crystals" used in Crystal Healing are not in crystal form at all, they are tumbled stones. These
stones are particularly useful because they have been polished to a smooth finish, and are
more economical and much hardier than the same materials in crystalline form. Why, then, are
they called "crystals"? With the exception of a few minerals such as opal or obsidian, all of
these materials, including the metals, exhibit crystalline formations under magnification. Indeed,
the term crystalline refers to any material that exhibits precisely spaced molecules in any of a
number of repeating lattice work formations.
It is essential, therefore, that the Crystal Healing practitioner apprise
herself of the various crystals involved in the practice. For beginners, there
are 10 specific and essential stones required: Hematite, Carnelian, Citrine,
Golden Tiger-eye, Aventurine, Rose Quartz, Sodalite, Amethyst and Clear Quartz
(also known as Rock Crystal). Please view the pictures and descriptions on our
Crystal Pages.
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