PROPIEDADES FÍSICAS
- GROUP Silicates
- COMPOSITION SiO2
- COLOR Red, orange or yellow-orange
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Trigonal
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Prismatic, rhombohedral, trapezohedral, bipyramidal
- HARDNESS 7
- FRACTURE Conchoidal
- EXFOLIATION Null
- GLOSS Vitreous
- STRIP White
- TRANSPARENCY Translucent
- SPECIFIC WEIGHT 2.65
- REFRACTIVE INDEX 1.54 - 1.55
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Hyacinth of Compostela is a variety of the quartz phanerocrystalline. Its reddish orange color is due to the presence of iron. It is also called quartz red or hematoid quartz. It is a silicon oxide, colored by the abundant presence of iron oxide inclusions (hematite, oliogist and limonite brown).
The name of Jacinto de Compostela It was given to him by the pilgrims who picked him up on the Camino de Santiago.
Deposits: Spain.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The quartz red is considered a great revitalizer of the body, especially treating the base chakra and raising energy. It is usually indicated for recovery from convalescence. On a physical level, it favors the functioning of the liver. The Hyacinth of Compostela also provides relaxation and is indicated to calm anxiety, stress, insomnia and hyperactivity.
