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This is the most widely distributed
varieties of all gem stones. It is silica (oxide of silicon). It comes in
various colours like black, yellow brown and smoky grey. It has a number of
varieties like rock crystal, smoke quartz, a citrine and Amethyst. It is good
for saints as it has spiritual, medicinal and supernatural qualities, which
delight those who are interested in occult science. Astrologers and palmists of
renown as well as philosophers and spiritualists use this gem to their
considerable advantage. It is also effective in eye infections, stomach
ailments, stomach ulcer, throat infections, giddiness and blood poisoning.
The chatoyant stones under this category are Cat's
Eye, Tiger's Eye, etc. |