Quartz is one of the most abundant and versatile gemstones that nature offers us. Its beauty and multiple properties have fascinated humanity for thousands of years, and us too. In this new blog, we tell you some interesting facts about quartz, curiosities, and the properties that make it so special.
WHAT IS QUARTZ?
Quartz is a mineral composed mainly of silicon dioxide (SiO2). It forms in a wide variety of colors and crystalline structures, which gives it unique diversity.
Its name comes from the Greek term "krystallos," which means ice, as the ancient Greeks believed that quartz was eternally frozen ice.
Interestingly, quartz is one of the hardest minerals on Earth, with a rating of 7 on the Mohs scale, only surpassed by minerals like diamond.
Although we often associate quartz with transparent or colorless (rock crystal), it can actually appear in a wide range of colors, including green, which you can see in our Long Green Quartz necklace.
They say its main property and power is that it amplifies and enhances energy, both positive and negative, making it a tool to focus intention and improve mental clarity. 
Quartz is believed to act as an energy shield, protecting the wearer from negative influences. 
Some believe that quartz is capable of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit.
Quartz is a truly extraordinary mineral, with both physical and metaphysical properties that have made it a prized and sought-after gemstone by people of various cultures and traditions.
At Hand Soul, we love its beauty and therefore use it in our unique designs.
In short, quartz has been used by various ancient civilizations for its healing and spiritual properties. It has been found in Egyptian tombs, Roman amulets, and funerary masks from Mesoamerican culture... so we couldn't have chosen a better stone, with history, to create the new collection; you can see it here.
