Hematoid quartz bracelet Brazil A (baroque pearls)

BRA-QUAHEB-01
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Bracelet made of baroque pearls of hematoid quartz (strawberry quartz).
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

Hematoid quartz is a little-known variety of quartz. It is a mineral that belongs to the silicate group, subgroup of tectosilicates, essentially composed of silicon dioxide. This variety of quartz surprises with its beautiful red, orange-red or yellow-orange color. These magnificent hues are due to the presence of hematite and/or limonite inclusions.

For the record, hematite is a mineral species that contains iron oxide and traces of titanium, aluminum and manganese. Limonite is a cluster of microcrystalline iron hydroxides.

Hematoid quartz is much less known than rutile quartz or rose quartz. However, it is very popular because of its beautiful red, yellow or orange colors. It is also very popular in the world of lithotherapy because of its many protective, amplifying and purifying virtues.

Hematoid quartz is also a variety of rock crystal, sometimes called “fire quartz” or “iron quartz”. It has a trigonal crystal system with a hexagonal lattice. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, which is 10 on the same scale.

Despite its lack of awareness among the general public, this mineral is increasingly used by jewelers who mount it in jewelry, creating splendid rings, necklaces or bracelets. It is also found in the world of lithotherapy.

The etymology of the name quartz can be explained with two hypotheses. Either the name quartz comes from the name “quaterz” meaning bad ores until the 16th century or the other hypothesis would be the contraction of the German name “gewärz” designating an outgrowth.

In the Middle Ages, the name quartz was applied to all crystals. Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), a famous scholar considered the specialist in mineralogy and metallurgy, restricted this term to rock crystals.

Hematoid comes from two Greek names that can be translated as follows: “hemato” from the Greek “aimatos” meaning blood and from “-oid” meaning “form, appearance”.

In 1801, the name hematoid quartz was definitively attributed to this surprising red quartz by René Just Haüy (1743-1822), a famous French mineralogist. For information, there are no legends or myths concerning this stone, due to its recent discovery.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, China, South Africa, etc.

Hematite quartz is a powerful tonic. The combination of quartz and hematite helps transform negativity into positivity, balance the body's energies, and manage emotions. This stone helps to understand the subtlety between a conscious reaction and an unconscious reaction.

Thus, this mineral develops clarity of mind and psychic understanding. It provides optimism, confidence in the future and a beautiful inner strength. It is recommended for people with concentration problems and those who have panic attacks. It is also indicated for apathetic people, hyperactive people and so-called HP people (possessing high potential).

A real energy booster, it gives courage, the will to undertake and chases away procrastination. It fights fatigue and gloom. People who have difficulty staying attentive and finishing their project will be more sensitive to the benefits of this stone. It calms anxiety, panic and hysteria. It significantly reduces anxieties and generates great emotional stability.

Hematoid Quartz opens awareness of emotions and helps develop listening, understanding and patience skills. It provides feelings of empathy, compassion and attention. It develops strength, courage and vitality.