Rock Crystal Quartz or Spatik - Substitute Stone for Diamond
Rock Crystal for making Rosary Beads, Jewellery, Idols and more
Rock Crystal Quartz is the cold, transparent and colorless variety of quartz. This stone is representation of purity, peace, knowledge and beauty. It has derived its name from the word 'crystallos' which means 'ice'. It is widely used for making beautiful jewellery, idols and for healing purposes. Rock Crystal, also known as Spatik Mani or White Crystal, is the sub stone of Diamond Gemstone and representation of the Planet Venus. The other names of this Stone are Clear Quartz Crystal and Mountain Crystal. A person who cannot wear Diamond during the Shukra dasa should wear a 109 beads Spatik Rosary.
Crystal cut jewellery is very popular as fashion jewelry and can be worn by everybody. Goddess Saraswati, a very popular goddess in Hindu Religion, wears a 108 bead Spatik rosary. Clear Quartz Crystal Ball is a Feng Shui Cure and is used for energizing spaces. This is an abundant stone. Notable occurrences of this Stone can be found in Brazil, India, Australia, Russia, Hungary and Madagascar.
Uses and Healing Benefits of Rock Crystal Quartz
Crystals have been worn from ancient times for maintaining good health and spiritual well-being. As a healing stone, Spatik can help clear the aura and remove negative vibrations. Crystal Quartz is an excellent Stone for all the Chakras in the Human Body, especially the Crown Chakra because of which is it is a Good Stone for meditation. This Stone has a calming effect on people.The power of Crystals in removing negative energy and blockages from our systems which are sources for diseases makes it a stone of immense use in healing and Reiki. Spatik Rosary is perfect for focusing positive affirmations and for chanting mantras as well. Spatik rosary can be used to chant Gayathri Mantra, Saraswati Mantra, Lakshmi Mantra, Durga Mantra and get very fast results.
For getting the best out of your Spatik, it has to be Cleaned and energized. The cleaning procedure is quite simple. Before using it for the first time keep it in sea salt water for 24 hours. After that the cleaning can be done by holding it under a water stream for 2-5 minutes. The best way to charge the Stones would be by exposing it to Sunlight for 2 hours.
Spatik rosary when worn by people who are hot tempered helps them to be calm. It also reduces body heat and helps in concentration. They are also excellent for stabilizing Blood pressure and stimulating the immune system. But remember, crystals are no alternative for timely medical attention.
The idols made of Crystal does not require the pran pratista which is essential for the other idols. Shree Yantra, Saraswati and Shivalinga made of this stone are hot selling products of online shopping sites compared to the normal idols. Though it is comparitively cheap than Diamond, this is a very powerful stone.
- Rosaries for Rituals and Worship
Japa mala or Rosary is a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists which are usually made from 108 beads.