Mohs Hardness Scale
Mohs Hardness Scale: Scale measuring minerals' scratch resistance from 1-10. Talc=1, Diamond=10. Important for determining stone's water contact, care, and durability.
Related Terms
Crystal Energy
The vibrational energy arising from crystals' natural molecular structures. Each mineral composition emits a different frequency and affects specific energy fields.
Piezoelectric Property
The property of crystals like quartz to generate electricity under pressure and vibrate with electricity. Used in watch technology and provides a scientific energy basis for stones.
Crystal System
Seven basic geometric structures defining minerals' atomic arrangement: cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, hexagonal, trigonal, monoclinic, triclinic.
Black Tourmaline
One of the most powerful protection stones. Grounds negative energy, protects against electromagnetic pollution, and strengthens the root chakra.
Turquoise
Blue-green stone of protection and balance. Associated with the throat chakra. Opens communication, provides travel protection, and symbolizes friendship.
Crystal Grid
The practice of arranging multiple crystals in sacred geometry patterns. Creates a collective energy field that amplifies individual crystal energies.