Striking Orange River Red Hematite Amethyst Phantom Capped Quartz Cluster (M10115) $160.00

The Orange River is a natural boarder between South Africa and Namibia. The Orange River originates Drakensberg Mountains and covers a distance of 1800 kilometers through South Africa, flowing through the southern part of the Kalahari and Namib Desert before it exits into the Atlantic Ocean. However in dry years, this river it does not reach the sea. The areas where Orange River crystals are mined are remote and barren. Like the river name, most of the crystals have a beautiful orange glow to them. A vast array of formations have been found along this river such as elestials, lovestar crystals, cascading elestial, with a variety of inclusions including hematite. Sometimes they find completely unique formations, you just never know what will show up. Recently smoky quartz and amethyst crystals have been also found. Most of the crystals we acquire are from the Pella a small village in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Eye catching red phantoms cap the crystals of this cluster. Masked in the vibrant colors of the phantoms are the purples of amethyst a combination that is not commonly found. These caps sit on frosted quartz crystals forming a scepter head over the crystals. If you look closely into the interior of the caps, you can see the original termination within although it is a little hard to see in the pictures. It is a small cluster comprising of just a few crystals that are in overall very good condition. There are a few crystals that have broken away from the group leaving a small physical and energetic impression on the group.

The energy of these crystals is ancient and very wise. They are gentle but very strong. They have energy that is timeless and endures over all obstacles. These crystals are from one of the most inhospitable areas on the planet, yet something of such beauty can be found there. Most of these crystals have phantoms within them, recording lessons of the past, so that progress can be made. They have a rich history and can instill many life lessons. They are amazing teachers if you take the time to listen to their stories.

The energy is warm and vital, bringing energy from the root up through your crown. It brings the energy of creation and manifestation from the spiritual to the physical assisting you to realize your dreams. Its energy helps to sweep away your doubts giving you a more positive outlook on life. It helps you to get up and get out there and not to let life pass you by.

The cluster measures 3.25" x 1.5" x 0.8" and weighs 2.2 oz.

Red-phantom quartz crystals are rare. The red phantom is used to stimulate the first three chakras, to combine the energies in order to produce highly recognizable vitality directed toward creativity, intellectual advancement, and intuitive endeavors.

In addition, the red phantom exhibits qualities similar to dioptase; it provides for stimulation of the intelligence of the cellular structure of the body such that the cells may recognize the reason for malfunction, in conditions of disease; it further provides the vitality and creativity for the correction of the malfunction. This crystal will be made available to those who are ready for the complex powers.

Amethyst brings serenity and calm, to enhance one's ability to assimilate new ideas, and to assist during meditation. It is also said to give strength and mental stability, and to provide balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual states. Amethyst is also said to make one shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is said to help remove toxins from the body and to help treat arthritis. It also said to be useful in treating a number of disorders including those of the digestive system, heart, nervous system, skin and hearing and to help provide relief from pain and to strengthen the immune system.