Smoky Amethyst Elestial Double Terminated Quartz Crystal

USD $106.00

SKU: E324


This Smoky Amethyst Elestial Quartz Crystal has awesome form and definition. It is a wonderful mixture of both Smoky and Amethyst Colors. The Amethyst colors are best viewed shining a light through the crystal. The removable base featuring New Zealand Paua shell comes with the crystal! This specimen is in excellent condition.

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Specimen Details
Weight 10.61 oz’s – 301 g
Dimensions (without base) 2.64″ x 3.94″ long/wide (6.7 x 10 cm’s)
Country of Origin Brazil

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Amethyst Origins & Background

Amethyst has been valued across cultures for thousands of years for its rich violet coloration and its association with clarity, balance, and composure. The name Amethyst originates from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated,” reflecting an ancient belief that the stone helped maintain clear thinking and moderation.

Historically, Amethyst was considered a stone of royalty and spiritual authority. It adorned crowns, rings, and ceremonial objects in Ancient Greece and Rome and later throughout medieval Europe. Its purple color was rare and strongly associated with wisdom, restraint, and elevated status.

Significant Amethyst deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, and Russia. Each locality produces crystals with distinctive growth habits, color zoning, and internal features, making provenance an important consideration for collectors and natural crystal enthusiasts.

Amethyst’s coloration develops through trace amounts of iron within the Quartz lattice combined with natural irradiation and geological heating over extended time periods. This process often creates layered growth zones that contribute to the depth and visual complexity seen in higher-quality specimens.

Some Amethyst crystals display structural growth features such as internal windows, phantoms, record keepers, and time-link faces. These are physical indicators of crystal formation traits and are valued for both the insight they provide into natural growth processes and to possible Metaphysical propoties.

Amethyst Geological Information

Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide – SiO₂) that typically forms within cavities, veins, and geodes in igneous and metamorphic rock environments. Crystals usually grow as hexagonal prisms with pointed terminations.

The purple coloration results from trace iron incorporated into the Quartz structure combined with natural irradiation from surrounding rock. Subsequent geological heating stabilizes these color centers, producing hues that range from pale lavender to deep royal purple.

Amethyst commonly forms in volcanic environments, particularly within gas cavities of cooling basalt flows. Over millions of years, silica-rich fluids crystallize slowly, allowing layered growth and the development of internal zoning and structural features.

Common Geological Occurrences

  • Volcanic basalt cavities and geodes
  • Hydrothermal Quartz veins
  • Metamorphic rock environments

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Amethyst variety)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Fracture Conchoidal

Amethyst Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Sunlight & Heat:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time. For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided.

✋ Handling:
Amethyst is relatively durable, but sharp impacts can chip crystal points or edges. Handle specimens gently, especially clusters and terminated points.

🧼 Cleaning:
Clean Amethyst using lukewarm water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive tools, which may damage crystal surfaces.

📦 Storage & Display:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or high heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time.
For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided. Indirect light or filtered natural light is ideal for display. This preserves color while still allowing the crystal’s natural beauty to be appreciated.

Amethyst Metaphysical Properties

Amethyst is widely regarded as a stone of calm awareness, balance, and mental clarity. It is commonly associated with easing overactive thoughts, reducing stress, and supporting a centered and reflective state of mind.

Many people work with Amethyst to support restful sleep and enhanced dream states. When placed near the bed or under a pillow, it is believed to help quiet mental activity, reduce restlessness, and encourage deeper, more restorative sleep. Amethyst is also frequently associated with improved dream recall and meaningful dreaming.

Amethyst is often used in meditation and relaxation practices, where its steady,  energy supports mindfulness, gentle introspection, and emotional equilibrium. It is frequently chosen by those seeking clarity without mental over stimulation.

Creatively – Amethyst is associated with imagination, visualization, and inspired thought. Artists, writers, and problem-solvers often keep Amethyst nearby to encourage creative flow while maintaining focus and balance.

Energetically, Amethyst is commonly linked with the upper chakras, particularly the third eye and crown. It is generally described as harmonizing and stabilizing.

Amethyst Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Amethyst is often paired with
Clear Quartz,
Rose Quartz,
Smoky Quartz,
and
Citrine.

Amethyst and Citrine can also occur together naturally as Ametrine, a bi-colored Quartz variety formed through complex growth conditions and differential heating during crystal formation.

Amethyst Cleansing & Charging — Safe Methods First

⚠️ Important: “Energetic cleansing” practices should never damage the crystal. If a method risks etching, dissolving, rusting, or staining the mineral, choose a dry alternative instead.

Avoid water or salt water unless you are 100% sure it’s safe.
In this case, Amethyst is water-safe.
However, some stones can be porous, soft, or water-soluble (for example, selenite/gypsum).
Water or salt can cause pocking, dulling, cracking, or surface breakdown.

Generally safer cleansing options (crystal-friendly):

  • Smoke / smudging: pass through incense, sage, palo santo smoke (avoid heavy soot on delicate surfaces).
  • Sound: singing bowl, bell, tuning fork, ting-sha.
  • Moonlight: a gentle overnight method (avoid dew on water-sensitive stones).
  • Intention / visualization: breathwork, meditation, prayer, Reiki—no physical contact required.
  • Dry cleansing: brown rice (keep crystals dry and brush off dust after).
  • Selenite plate / wand: a popular “dry” option for those who use it (no water involved).

If you’re unsure: choose sound or intention—they’re the lowest-risk methods for the physical mineral.

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Elestial Quartz Origins & Background

Elestial Quartz—sometimes referred to as Elestial Crystals—are among the most complex and information-rich Quartz formations known. While Elestials have been found in several countries including India, Australia, Africa, and the United States, the most significant and consistent source is Brazil, specifically the state of Minas Gerais.

Minas Gerais is an immense and intricate mining region, consisting of thousands of small, often hand-worked mines spread across a wide area. Within this region, true Elestial Quartz originates from a remarkably localized source—essentially a single large hill. Elestials occur in small to medium-sized pockets, and each pocket produces crystals with unmistakable family traits.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Elestial Quartz is that even when two pockets are found only feet apart, the crystals from each pocket will often display distinctly different growth signatures, surface features, and internal character. This phenomenon highlights the extraordinary adaptability of Elestial Quartz as it responds to subtle variations in geological and energetic conditions during formation.

This extreme variability is a defining hallmark of Elestials and contributes greatly to their reputation as crystals of adaptability, integration, and multidimensional awareness.

Elestial Quartz Geological Information

Elestial Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. What distinguishes Elestials is not chemistry, but an exceptionally complex growth process involving repeated phases of expansion, contraction, dissolution, and regrowth.

Elestial crystals commonly exhibit:

  • Skeletal or layered growth (onion-like structure)
  • Deep etching and terracing
  • Multiple terminations and recessed faces
  • Internal veils, windows, and cavities

Many Elestials grow in skeletal form, meaning the crystal develops in layers rather than completing each growth phase uniformly. In some specimens, outer layers fully enclose earlier stages, allowing the observer to gaze through successive layers from the outside inward. In others, the layers remain incomplete, creating stepped surfaces that can be both seen and felt.

Some Elestial Quartz crystals also contain moving water bubbles, known as Enhydro Crystals. These trapped ancient fluids are geological records of the environment at the time of formation.

Etching is common, though not universal, in Elestial Quartz. These etched patterns often resemble complex symbols or glyph-like markings created by selective dissolution during growth pauses.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Elestial formation)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous to matte (etched areas)
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Common Features Skeletal growth, etching, internal chambers

Elestial Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Elestial Quartz often features deep etching, layered growth, and delicate recesses. Handle gently and avoid impacts, especially on stepped or skeletal areas.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking, ultrasonic cleaners, or chemical agents, which may lodge in etched surfaces. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Light-stable under normal conditions. Specimens with enhydros should be protected from extreme temperature changes.

📦 Storage & Display:
Display securely where airflow and vibration are minimal. Store padded and separate from other crystals to protect intricate surfaces.

Elestial Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Elestial Quartz is traditionally regarded as one of the most advanced and demanding Master Healer crystals. Its work is rarely subtle. Elestials operate across many layers of awareness simultaneously and are often associated with accelerated growth, deep integration, and profound life change.

The name Elestial is commonly translated as “Crystal of the Angels”, reflecting its strong association with the Angelic realm and higher-order guidance. These crystals are often described as conduits between dimensions, assisting in the integration of new awareness, insight, and symbolic “light codes.”

Adaptation, Integration & Life Change

Elestials are strongly associated with adaptability. Their wildly varied growth forms—sometimes emerging inches apart yet entirely different—symbolize an ability to tune into subtle environmental shifts and evolve accordingly.

For this reason, Elestial Quartz is traditionally used by those undergoing major life transitions. It supports adaptation to new information, new perspectives, and new phases of existence.

Important note: Elestial Quartz is not recommended for those seeking comfort or stasis. Working with Elestials often brings an abundance of lessons, change, and accelerated inner work.

Practical Exercise — Layered Self-Exploration

A traditional way to work with skeletal or layered Elestial Quartz:

  • Sit in a quiet space and hold the Elestial comfortably.
  • Visually trace the layers of the crystal with your eyes.
  • Allow awareness to move inward, layer by layer.
  • Notice any insights, memories, or realizations that arise.
  • Do not force interpretation—allow understanding to unfold naturally.

This exercise mirrors the crystal’s own layered growth and is often used for deep personal insight and healing of hidden or long-standing conditions.

Etching, Touch & “Reading” the Crystal

Elestial etching is often described as resembling a cosmic or symbolic language. By stilling the mind and gently running fingertips across etched surfaces, many practitioners report intuitive impressions or spontaneous hand movement—similar to reading Braille.

Practical Exercise — Tactile Intuition

  • Rub your hands together briefly to activate sensation.
  • Close your eyes and slowly trace the etched surfaces.
  • Allow hands to move naturally without directing them.
  • Remain open and expectation-free.
  • Drink water afterward to support grounding and integration.

Body Layouts, Detox & Elixirs (Traditional)

In traditional practice, Elestial Quartz used in body layouts is believed to support deep cleansing, symbolically purging stagnation from major organs and energetic centers. Hydration is emphasized to support integration.

Elestials are also considered exceptionally powerful elixir stones by experienced practitioners. Care, intention, and grounding are essential when working in this way.

Angelic Connection & Beyond Words

Many people find that Elestials quickly transcend intellectual description. Experiences with these crystals often move beyond language into direct knowing. A common teaching with Elestials is that the first step is to discard the rulebook and meet the crystal without expectation.

Elestial Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Elestial Quartz pairs best with stones that support grounding and integration.

It works well alongside
Smoky Quartz
for grounding,
Clear Quartz
to amplify clarity,
Selenite
for refinement,
and
Hematite
to anchor insights into the physical world.

Elestial Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Respect & Integration

⚠️ Important:
Elestial Quartz works deeply and continuously. Over-cleansing is unnecessary.

Water safety:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid soaking, especially for enhydro specimens.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Moonlight: gentle overnight exposure.
  • Sound: low, sustained tones.
  • Selenite plate: dry-cleansing support.
  • Integration rest: allow time between sessions.

Guidance:
With Elestials, less is often more. Allow space for changes to integrate naturally.

Summary

Elestial Quartz is a crystal of profound depth, adaptability, and transformation. Complex in form and limitless in application, it supports layered healing, intuitive exploration, and angelic connection—often transcending words entirely.

Smoky Quartz

For what and How Does One Use it?

Smoky Quartz is almost the default crystal in any crystal healing layout. It is grounding and protective, and can transform negative energy into positive energy. As one friend put it to me, Smoky Quartz is good for humans, because we are currently quite murky beings ourselves!

It can also be found in Elestial form and on rare occasions, Cathedral formation. Smoky Quartz clusters can be found, but are really quite rare. Sometimes Smoky combines with Amethyst, which gives the benefits of both, as well as creating their own unique combined energy. Phantom Quartz crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages.

As an elixir Smoky Quartz can have great effect against radiation-induced illnesses. It purges toxicity from the major bodily organs. It is very good for reining in wayward emotions and helps one put things into perspective. Smoky Quartz helps keep us grounded while under great stress. It also is a great boost to the body’s immune system.

Smoky quartz works very well in conjunction with Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Citrine. In some cases you can get Bi-colored crystals such as Smoky and White Quartz, which has a balancing effect in all yin and yang issues. There is also a tri-color Elestial family that has Smoky/White and Citrine Quartz. These are very powerful manifestation crystals and are unfortunately getting hard to find now.

It is a very joyful crystal. It is helpful to hold if you have other crystals that un-ground you such as Moldavite.

A lot of Smoky Quartz on the market is actually heated Clear Quartz. Majestic Quartz only supplies natural Smoky Quartz. If it is not translucent at all, be very suspicious. I have only seen 2 Smoky Quartz crystals that are not translucent, but are actually the real thing.

Read more regarding Smoky Quartz Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….

http://crystal-information.com/encyclopedia/smoky-quartz/

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Double Terminated Quartz Origins & Background

Double Terminated Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that naturally form with a termination at both ends, rather than the more common single-point growth where one end is attached to a matrix or host rock. This is a true growth habit, not a separate mineral species, and it can occur in clear quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, and included varieties depending on locality and conditions.

Double termination typically forms when a Quartz crystal grows in an open cavity where both ends remain free, or when the crystal grows in a fluid or clay-rich environment that allows it to develop without permanently attaching to a host surface. Because this requires specific stability and space during growth, fine double terminated specimens are less common than standard points.

Some double terminated crystals are true “floaters,” meaning they grew completely free and may show overall symmetry, clear faces, and terminations at both ends. Others may have one end slightly more developed, or show subtle contact points where the crystal briefly touched surrounding material during growth.

In the marketplace, it is important to distinguish natural double termination from cut or polished pieces. Authentic double terminated Quartz shows natural growth lines, consistent termination geometry, and unpolished faces (unless the specimen has been intentionally polished as a separate treatment, which should be disclosed).

Double Terminated Quartz Geological Information

Double Terminated Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. The double terminated form is created by growth conditions rather than chemistry.

This habit most commonly develops in:

  • Open vugs or cavities where the crystal can grow unobstructed
  • Clay beds or sediment pockets that allow crystals to form as “floaters”
  • Stable hydrothermal environments with long growth windows

Because Quartz is durable and chemically stable, double terminated crystals often preserve their terminations well—though tips can still chip if struck.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Double Terminated growth habit)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Fracture Conchoidal
Defining Feature Natural terminations on both ends

Why Double Termination Matters (Structurally)

From a formation perspective, the key difference is that energy of growth and crystallographic development occurred in two directions. This often creates a strong sense of symmetry and “completeness,” which is one reason these crystals are treasured both aesthetically and in metaphysical practice.

Double Terminated Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Double Terminated Quartz has two vulnerable ends. Always lift from the center or base area and avoid tapping either termination against hard surfaces.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if the crystal contains fractures or inclusions. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Clear Double Terminated Quartz is light-stable. Colored varieties (smoky/amethyst) should be protected from prolonged intense sunlight.

📦 Storage & Display:
Store cushioned and separated from other specimens to protect both tips. For display, use stable stands that support the center without pressure on terminations.

Double Terminated Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Double Terminated Quartz is traditionally regarded as one of the most practical and immediately “usable” Quartz forms for energetic balance and intentional work. Because it naturally terminates at both ends, it is symbolically associated with two-way flow—receiving and transmitting, giving and returning, clearing and charging.

In traditional crystal language, a single-terminated Quartz point is often used to direct energy in one primary direction. A double terminated crystal, by contrast, is viewed as capable of moving energy in either direction, or in a balanced exchange between two points of focus. Many practitioners work with it as a bridge, a harmonizer, and a stabilizer—especially when the goal is integration rather than intensity.

Two-Way Flow & Directed Intention

Double Terminated Quartz is commonly used for guiding energy through thought patterns and intention. Practitioners often describe it as highly responsive: the direction of focus can be “set” by the mind, breath, or visualization.

A simple way to work with this is to hold the crystal horizontally and decide which end is “sending” and which is “receiving” for that session. Over time, many people develop a very intuitive relationship with the crystal, allowing it to function as an extension of intention rather than a separate tool.

Balancing Energy Fields & Chakra Bridging

One of the most widely used traditional applications for Double Terminated Quartz is balancing between two energetic centers. It is often used as a bridge between:

  • Overactive and underactive chakras
  • Mental and emotional states
  • Two people in communication or relationship work
  • Two intentions that need to be unified into one clear plan

A classic example is placing a double terminated crystal between two chakras where imbalance is present—such as the Root and Sacral. Traditional practice suggests the crystal assists the two centers in “self-balancing” by encouraging equalization and flow, rather than forcing one to dominate.

This is why Double Terminated Quartz is often described as a crystal of equilibrium: it helps energy move to where it is needed and reduce excess where it is not.

Holding Between the Palms — Energetic Circuit Work

Many people find Double Terminated Quartz especially exciting to work with directly because it can be held like an energetic bridge between the palms. In traditional practice, holding it between both hands is believed to create a circuit-like sensation—an awareness of flow through the hands, arms, and field around the body.

A simple traditional method:

  • Sit comfortably and hold the crystal gently between the palms.
  • Allow the breath to slow and become steady.
  • Notice any sensation of warmth, tingling, pulsing, or “current.”
  • Set a calm intention: balance, clarity, grounding, or release.
  • Allow the sensation to expand through the body without forcing it.

This technique is often used for quick re-centering, energetic coherence, or preparation before meditation.

Relationship, Communication & Neutral Mediation

Because of its symbolic two-way nature, Double Terminated Quartz is often used to support:

  • Balanced conversation and listening
  • Mutual understanding without dominance
  • Conflict resolution where both sides must be heard
  • Practitioner work where neutrality and accuracy matter

Many practitioners consider it an excellent tool when strong emotions are present, because it encourages circulation and integration rather than fixation.

Crystal Grids, Mandalas & Energy Architecture

Double Terminated Quartz is exceptionally popular for grids and mandalas because it functions as a structural “connector” crystal. In grid work, it is often placed:

  • Between stones to link their intentions
  • Along pathways to guide flow through the design
  • At transitions between zones of a grid
  • As directional “bridges” pointing toward a center stone

Many grid builders use double terminated crystals like energetic wiring—connecting nodes, balancing currents, and ensuring the design functions as a coherent whole rather than isolated components.

Double Terminated Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Double Terminated Quartz pairs easily with most stones and is especially useful for unifying mixed energies in one session.

It works beautifully alongside
Clear Quartz
for amplification,
Smoky Quartz
for grounding balance,
Selenite
for cleansing and clarity,
and
Amethyst
for calm insight.

Double Terminated Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Keep It Clear

⚠️ Important:
Because Double Terminated Quartz is often used as a bridge between energies, it benefits from regular gentle clearing to keep its “signal” crisp.

Water safety:
Double Terminated Quartz is water-safe for brief rinsing, but avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Sound: singing bowls, bells, or gentle tones.
  • Moonlight: overnight exposure.
  • Smoke cleansing: light wafting only.
  • Selenite plate: dry-cleansing support.
  • Intention reset: hold between palms and set purpose clearly.

Tip:
If you use the crystal for balancing two areas, end the session by holding it at the heart for a moment to “neutralize” the field before storing.

Summary

Double Terminated Quartz is a crystal of balance, exchange, and energetic intelligence. With terminations at both ends, it supports two-way flow, chakra bridging, and coherent grid work—making it one of the most practical and exciting Quartz tools for both personal practice and advanced energy architecture.