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Quartz is a Semi Precious Stones known as Sphatik in India, it is regarded as an excellent medium for religious practices. Not only the Hindus, but the Christians and Muslims also use it as a Japa Mala or Prayer Beads. Its naturally cool tendency makes it an ideal product to wear to keep one cool.
Quartz crystals are used in expanding the mind to touch the spirit world. Crystals are used to enhance the beneficial life force. Crystal water (water that a quartz crystal has been placed) has been drunk for its healthy benefits for centuries.
Mantra to be chanted : "Om Dram Drim Draum Sau Shukraya Namaha"
Pure quartz is also an amulet giving the wearer extraordinary sexual prowess. Wearing quartz while offering libations to departed ancestors insures them lasting happiness. It is also a talisman against drowning, burning and theft.
The benefits of crystal are mentioned in the ancient scriptures. Garuda Purana Ch.69: “The potent semen of Vala transformed into the seeds of quartz (rock crystal), also known as Bhisma stones. These seeds germinated primarily in the Himalayas and the lands to their north. These crystals are usually transparent and colorless and are often so brilliant that they are mistaken for diamonds.
