Crystal Therapy - The BIG 3
The BIG 3 - a basic guide to understanding the differences between feldspar, quartz, and jasper: 1. Feldspar: ENHANCE - Composition: It's a group of minerals, including orthoclase, albite, and anorthite. - Colour: Varied, with common shades like white, pink, gray, black and green. - Usage: Often found in granite and used in ceramics and glassmaking. - Examples of Feldspars used in Crystal Therapy - Amazonite, Sunstone, Moonstone, Larvakite, Labradorite 2. Quartz: AMPLIFIER - Composition: Composed of silicon and oxygen atoms; comes in various crystalline forms. - Colour: Clear, but also found in colors like purple, grey, pink, and yellow. - Usage: Widely used in jewelry, electronics, and as a component in building materials. - Examples of Quartz used in Crystal Therapy - Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Lavender Quartz, Smoky Quartz 3. Jasper: HARMONIZE - Composition: A form of chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. - Colour: Multicolored, with stripes, spots, and patterns in earthy tones like red, brown, and green. - Usage: Commonly used in jewelry and as a decorative stone. - Examples of Jaspers used in Crystal Therapy - Landscape Jasper, Red Jasper, Dalmatian Jasper Understanding these differences can help you appreciate the unique qualities and applications of each mineral.