Tangerine quartz is the crystal of glee and wonder. It stimulates curiosity, creativity, and playfulness, the vital ingredients of continuous learning and growth.

This crystal is teeming with positive energy that instantly lifts the mood of anyone who touches it.

This orange-coloured variety of quartz is also known to increase the acceptance of self and the courage to break barriers that hinder self-development.

And as a sacral chakra crystal, tangerine quartz activates desire and sexual pleasure.

The Physical Properties of Tangerine Quartz

Naturally occurring tangerine quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral and a variety of quartz. What gives the crystal its red to orange colour? This colouration is the result of the mineral hematite being encrusted in the quartz crystal.

As an iron stone, hematite rusts when combined with water. As it precipitates, hematite creates a rusty coating inside or on the surface of the clear quartz crystal. This is the orange colour we see.

Tangerine quartz specimens can be light yellow to a deep rusty orange (almost the colour red).

Quartz has a Mohs hardness rating of 7 making it a highly durable mineral. It remains very stable even when exposed to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals.

Unlike other minerals that dissolve in weaker acids, quartz is only soluble in hydrofluoric acid.

The crystal may be durable but it's also very brittle. It easily forms rounded or shell-like conchoidal fractures when subjected to impact This is why quartz crystals naturally have marks or grooves on their surface. Quartz also has a glass-like luster.

The History of Tangerine Quartz

Tangerine quartz was named after its colour which can vary from red to orange.

The name quartz comes from the old German word querkluftertz meaning cross-vein ore. The name was first used in 1530 by Georgius Agricola, the father of mineralogy.

Ancient Greeks and Romans referred to quartz crystals as krustallos meaning ice. They believed that the mineral was ice that never melted because it was created by the gods themselves.

The use of quartz traces back to ancient times. The Sumerians fashioned quartz into cylinder seals and ring seals. They may have also used it as a stamp for producing written impressions in clay.

In ancient Egypt, the mineral was an important material in making beads, amulets, impression seals, and various jewelry pieces.

Today, the mineral remains to be an indispensable component in creating electronic devices due to its ability to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Quartz crystals are used in creating radios, transistors, microphones, digital watches, computer chips, and electric guitars.

Quartz also has a place in glassmaking. Quartz sand is used in producing fiberglass, container glass, flat plate glass, and specialty glass.

Tangerine quartz comes from the Santinho mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil's mining capital, and in Madagascar. The crystal is formed with hematite and water.

The Lore of Tangerine Quartz

This crystal is said to have the ability to boost the male and female reproductive organs, putting them in good condition for reproduction.

Tangerine quartz is believed to help treat intestinal problems and aid in effective weight loss.

The Metaphysical Properties of Tangerine Quartz

Need a motivation boost? As a stone of courage, tangerine quartz can reignite your passion and drive to pursue your dreams.

If ever you're confused which path to take or are stuck in a rut (career or relationship wise), this crystal will be your compass.

It will guide you to your own truth. Tangerine quartz is also an excellent tool for unblocking your chakras and freeing you from people, things, and situations that hold you back from achieving your potential.

It purifies and balances your energy centers to keep alive your vibrant life force.

If you're pursuing any creative endeavor (music, art, food, fashion, etc.) and you need a consistent dose of inspiration, tangerine quartz is your crystal.

It stimulates the smooth flow of energy in your mind, body, and spirit to unleash inspiration.

Here are some ways you can incorporate the potent energies of tangerine quartz into your life:

• Carry or place a piece of tangerine quartz nearby when engaging in creative work
• Wear it as a pendant
• Place a tangerine quartz stone in your bedroom so you'd be able to channel your sexual energy
• Place the crystal below your belly button (the location of your sacral chakra) while meditating. When doing this, picture out an orange-coloured light entering your body and activating your sacral chakra.

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