QUARTZ: TOURMALINATED QUARTZ

COLOR: Clear with dark strands

APPEARANCE: Long, thick, dark "threads" in clear crystal, all sizes

RARITY: Easily obtained

SOURCE: Worldwide

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES: Tourmalinated Quartz brings together the properties of Quartz and Tourmaline. An effective grounding stone, it strengthens the body's energy field against external invasion and deflects detrimental environmental influences. It dissolves crystallized patterns and releases tensions at any level. This stone harmonizes disparate and opposite elements and polarities, and turns negative thoughts and energies into positive ones. Psychologically, it helps to integrate and heal the shadow energies, alleviating self-sabotage. It is an effective problem solver.

HEALING: Tourmalinated Quartz harmonizes the meridians, the subtle bodies, and the chakras.

POSITION: Place as appropriate.

From: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall
Walking Stick Press

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