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What is Crystal?
A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose
constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an ordered pattern
extending in all three spatial dimensions. In addition to their microscopic
structure, large crystals are usually identifiable by their macroscopic
geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific, characteristic
orientations.[citation needed]
The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is
known as crystallography. The process of crystal formation via mechanisms of
crystal growth is called crystallization or solidification. The word crystal is
derived from the Ancient Greek word κρύσταλλος (krustallos), meaning both “ice”
and “rock crystal”,[1] from κρύος (kruos), "icy cold, frost
What are Minerals?
Minerals are the building blocks of the rocks most are
composed of a mixture of minerals but few contain just one kind or species of
minerals. Example-granite contains quartz, feldspar and mica
Most minerals grow as crystals what makes a crystal a crystal
is that the atoms and molecules arrange themselves in a regular and repeated
three dimensional pattern in a process known a atomic bonding.
When one or more minerals are fused through atomic bonding
forming a crystal it is a structure and quantity of each mineral that determine
the final crystal variety
What are Gemstones?
Natural process create beautiful crystals that can be made
gems by cutting and faceting , To be a gemstone a mineral species is defined as
an object of beauty , rarity and durability . Sapphire, Ruby, emerald , diamond
are considered to be precious gemstones. But there are many semi-precious
gemstones Such as topaz, amethyst etc.
History of Crystals?
The oldest crystal so far discovered has been dated 4.4
billion years ago.
The use of crystals dates back as far as there are records
of history itself. They were used in Biblical times, throughout Ancient Egypt,
Rome and date to all ancient cultures.
The actual word crystal comes from a Greek word Crystallos,
from “Krysos” meaning “ice cold”, ( as mentioned above) it was originally thought that crystals
were a type of ice that was so cold it would never melt. Around the late 1700’s
this theory was superseded by the idea that crystals “grew” by the addition of
layers.
Crystal in fact came from the period in history when the
Earth was forming. The heating and cooling of the planet formed the magnificent
crystalline objects we have today.
How Crystals Work?
The human body is designed to function ‘properly’, and when
it is doing so, each part of the body and particular emotions have their own
specific vibrations. When the body or emotion is not healthy this vibration
changes.
Just like watching TV, if the waves from the TV signal are
not turned in properly, the picture and sound is affected. Crystals can help
“tune in” the vibration for the human body as well as for other living things
such as plants and animals.
This is called the Theory of Resonance. Crystals are set in
their formation, so unlike the human body, they do not alter in their vibration
and “get sick” or out of balance. This makes them excellent tools in assisting
the body and mind as the crystals stays constant in its vibration and will
therefore bring the body into line with the crystal’s “healthy” vibration.
It is important to note that as the body is designed to
repair itself, it does not tune itself to the ‘wrong’ vibration. Just one of
the many amazing facts about the human body which baffles science. Perhaps we
can put it down to the 90% or so of our brains which we are ‘supposedly’ not
using.
So in actual fact, the principle of how crystals work is
extremely simple, a fact that is a great benefit to the lay-person as it makes
them very simple to use on any level. Crystals have so many uses – healing on a
physical and emotional level, cleansing your environment, protection,
relaxation, assisting meditation, attraction (love, money, luck).
The energy level that crystals work on is extremely subtle
so don’t be surprised if you feel nothing at first. As you work with crystals
more and more, you will become attuned to their subtle, beautiful energy. Just
being around them has a wonderful effect. To ‘tune in’ to the vibrationary
energy of crystals takes a little work. Some people are naturally quite
sensitive to its energy and feel it the instant they come into contact with
their first crystal, whilst for others it takes time and effort.
Regards
Amolika Shastri
Tarot Reader/Trainer, Vastu Consultant and Crystal Healer
