Infinity twist silver plated pendant with a hanging crystal accent. The crystal accent come in a variety of stones; Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, and Kyanite.
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz and owes its violet color to irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements, which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. The hardness of amethyst is the same as quartz, 7. The ancient Greeks wore Amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Amethyst is the power stone of the Crown Chakra and is thought metaphysically to transform negative energy into positive energy along with helping overcome grief and sadness to bring inner peace.
Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and is rated between 7 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Tourmaline metaphysically is believed to balance the right-left sides of the brain along with being associated with imagination and dreams. Black Tourmaline is a good protection and grounding stone.
Kyanite is a typically blue aluminosilicate mineral, commonly found in aluminum-rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. Its name comes from the same origin as that of the color cyan, being derived from the Ancient Greek word κύανος. Kyanite is strongly anisotropic, in that its hardness varies depending on its crystallographic direction, between 4.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale. Kyanite is thought metaphysically to raise spiritual vibrational frequency and aid in awareness. It is believed that Blue Kyanite opens the throat chakra, encouraging communication and self-expression.
Clear quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the world and is rated at a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. It can be found in many forms such as tumbled, carved and rough. It can develop in a wide range of environments and can be found on every continent. Clear quartz is thought metaphysically to promote understanding, clarity, and is associated with inner strength. Smoky Quartz is a good protection and grounding stone.
Citrine is the yellow to brownish-red variety of the mineral quartz and has the same Mohs rating being 7. Citrine is widely utilized as a gemstone, and after amethyst, citrine quartz is the most popular quartz gem. Citrine metaphysically promotes motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression. Citrine is also an essential stone of the sacral chakra.
Each piece is similar, though no item at Crystal Joys Gallery is exactly the same as every item uses a unique stone is non-fabricated. Every item is a true "one-of-a-kind". Slight variations in color, size, and stone shape.
