Siberian Blue Quartz Crystal

Siberian Blue Quartz is the name given to a cobalt blue laboratory-grown quartz which was first created in Russia. It's a silicon dioxide material with a hardness of 7 and a Trigonal - Trapezohedral Crystal System. Its striking blue color comes from cobalt that is introduced into the crystal-growing solution.

NOTE: This item is sold by the GRAM! Minimum quantity is 15 Grams

Item Size: Various Sizes


GENERAL INFORMATION

Mineral Class: Silicates

Mineral Species: Tectosilicates (Framework Silicates)

Mineral Group: Quartz

Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with colloidal iron hydrates

Composition:
46.74% - Silicon Si
53.26% - Oxygen O₂

Environment: Laboratory-Grown

Name Origin: From Russia (Siberia) where the crystals were first grown.

Siberian Blue Quartz Sources: Several Worldwide


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Cleavage: Indistinct

Color: Blue

Crystal System: Trigonal - Trapezohedral

Density: 2.6 - 2.65, Average = 2.62

Diaphaniety: Translucent

Fracture: Conchoidal - Fractures developed in brittle materials characterized by smoothly curving surfaces, (e.g. quartz)

Habit: Crystalline - Coarse - Occurs as well-formed coarse sized crystals.

Habit: Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals.

Habit: Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces.

Hardness: 7 - Quartz

Luminescence: Triboluminescent

Luster: Vitreous (Glassy)

Magnetism: Nonmagnetic

Specific Gravity: 2.65 or less if cryptocrystalline

Streak: Unknown


METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Chakras: Throat, third eye, crown

Element: Wind, Water

Beneficial for: Throat infections (as an elixir), stomach ulcers, stress. Applied externally: Depression, inflammation, sunburn, stiff neck or muscles.

A brilliant blue laboratory-regrown crystal created from quartz and cobalt, Siberian Blue Quartz brings about intense visionary experiences and accesses cosmic consciousness, stimulating metaphysical vision and telepathy. Lifting the spirit and instilling deep peace, this stone facilitates speaking your truth and being heard.

Note: Siberian Blue Quartz is a High-vibration stone and carries all the generic properties of natural quartz.