Smooth, tumbled blue quartz stones in a soft, cool blue. The palm-friendly form is ideal as a pocket stone, for meditation or a mineral collection.
The stone of blue quartz
Blue quartz is the bluish variety of quartz, its colour created by tiny blue mineral inclusions; its Mohs hardness is around 7. Tumbling brings out its serene, restful blue. In crystal lore it is known as a stone of calm and clear self-expression, and tradition links it with the throat chakra and composed, articulate communication.
The tumbled form
Tumbled stones gain their smooth, rounded surface through long polishing, which makes them sit pleasantly in the palm – a favourite as a pocket stone and meditation piece. This selection is mixed A/B quality: as a natural mineral, each piece can differ in shade, pattern and clarity, and every stone is unique. Pieces typically range between 0.5 and 2.5 cm.
Ways to use it
Blue quartz works beautifully as a pocket stone, on a desk or in a crystal corner. Its cool blue lends a clean, calm mood to a space.
Care and good to know
This is a durable mineral, yet it is worth protecting from knocks and abrasive surfaces and storing apart from other stones. Now and then you can rinse it under lukewarm water and pat it dry with a soft cloth.