Runes are an Alphabet used by Ancient Scandinavian tribes about 2000 years ago. Runes are not only letters, but also magical symbols. Runes were used for divination, to attract good fortune and to provide protection from various evil forces and events. Love, good luck, protection against evil etc. are as important today as they were centuries ago. Runes engraved on the gemstone makes it a very powerful talisman.
Quartz is found worldwide and forms at any temperature in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. When at the beach, desert or river you are likely standing on Quartz sand!
Quartz crystals vibrate at such precise frequencies that it is used to make crystal oscillators for accurate watches and clocks. Quartz crystals are also used to make cell phones, computers, electronic games, GPS equipment, radios, televisions, and much more.
Optical-grade Quartz crystal is used to make electronic sensors, lasers, lenses, microscopes, telescopes, windows.
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* Sizes, shapes and colors my vary due to being a natural stone, being hand-carved and/or difference in computer monitors.