#crystalwarriors

Living in the earth is tough! Crystals face many challenges to perfect formation, including: fault line shifts, earthquakes, extreme temperatures, growth interference, movement in the pocket, and mining accidents. Related injuries are common and do not impact the crystal’s energy which is derived from the internal molecular structure of the crystal. These injured crystals are just like each one of us, imperfect warriors that are learning to thrive in a difficult environment. They have fought their battles and survived; radiating strength and empathy for dealing with difficult transitions, challenges and injury.

Mining injuries look like broken glass, with conchoidal fracturing and sharp edges.  Because these injuries occur during harvesting, the crystal does not have the opportunity to self-heal. Mining injuries affect the crystals appearance, but not their energy.  They are still great tools for healing and meditation.

Self-healing occurs when a crystal is damaged by naturally occurring processes in the crystal pocket. The injured crystal continues to grow, in the crystal pocket, in water that is rich in dissolved minerals,  creating new crystalline structures that heal the damage. Self-healed crystals are recognized by damage that appears ‘smoothed over’, layers of smaller terminated faces or scales that cover the injured area or a severed crystal that is ’glued’ back together with new growth. Self-Healed Quartz Crystals are especially useful for spiritual, emotional and physical healing.