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The Power Of Quartz Crystals

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The Amazing Quartz Crystal

We all know that there's something special about quartz crystals, whether it's simply that they're beautiful or that they have certain mechanical and metaphysical properties. Any way you look at it, they are certainly no ordinary stone.
In the scientific world quartz crystals are used for their piezoelectric property, meaning that they generate an electrical charge when pressure is applied to them. The most well known use would be in timekeeping by providing a very accurate resonator, which gives a constant electronic signal for use in watches.
In the metaphysical world they are known for their healing properties. Let's take a short look at both of those.

The Science Of It

Piezoelectricity

The word piezoelectricity takes its name from the Greek piezein "to press". It can be simply defined as electricity resulting from pressure. A piezoelectric crystal consists of multiple interlocking domains which have positive and negative charges. These domains are symmetrical within the crystal, causing the crystal as a whole to be electrically neutral. When stress is put on the crystal, the symmetry is slightly broken, generating voltage. Even a tiny bit of piezoelectric crystal can generate voltages in the thousands."

The Metaphysics Of It

Life Force

In addition to the scientific characteristics mentioned above, quartz crystals are believed to have other special attributes. Crystals have been used for hundreds of years as healing stones. They enhance energy and thought by absorbing, storing, amplifying, balancing, focusing and transmitting. When crystals are put under pressure and combined with metal (I believe copper is best) then you can create a sort of generator to convert negative energy into positive energy. Enter the term "Orgone energy", an idea which was proposed and promoted in the 1930s by psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich, who originated the term to describe a universal life force.

PEG or Positive Energy Generator

Orgone Generator

Put a crystal under pressure (remember it's piezo-electric properties), resin combined with copper and and you have a PEG or Positive Energy Generator. I often add other stone to my PEG'S for both the added beauty and healing properties. The one in the photo here has turquoise and gold leaf. For more information on PEG'S and/or to purchase a beautiful wearable Orgone Generator necklace, visit my Etsy store .... http://www.etsy.com/shop/BittleBoxArt by clicking the photo on the right.

My Etsy Store

BittleboxArt

I have been making PEG'S for almost 3 years and continually sell out at local stores and art shows. I signed up with Etsy in 2010 but it wasn't until July of 2011 that I photographed my work and listed them on Etsy. It has proved to be very successful in both sales for me as well as for the customers who have purchased my Orgone Generators. I'm very happy to be spreading the power of these great PEG'S.
BittleboxArt
My Etsy Store

Let Me Know What You Think

  • RavenReviews Aug 7, 2011 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Hello I love this lens and your etsy store are you part of the metaphysical team on etsy if not you should look us up I just joined and there are lots of great people and stores.
  • marlenedegrood Aug 7, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Hi RavenReviews :)
    I was not aware of the metaphysical team .... thank you for letting me know ... I'm off to join!
  • mypotlpeople Feb 14, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Great pics. I love the scientist one.
  • I-sparkle Feb 13, 2011 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Great lens. You did a really good job with content and pictures Congrats on a first class lens.
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