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Lemurian Seed Quartz

Silicon dioxide

The striated keeper of quiet records.

Chakra

All, especially Crown

Element

Storm

Zodiac

All signs

Lemurian Seed Quartz

I. The Metaphysical Reading

How the stone has been held.

Named after the legendary lost civilization of Lemuria, these quartz points are recognized by horizontal striations along their faces. They are used as meditation tools for accessing ancient wisdom, emotional healing, and the restoration of unity consciousness.

Chakra
All, especially Crown
Element
Storm
Zodiac
All signs
Keynote
The striated keeper of quiet records.

II. The Scientific Reading

What the lattice actually does.

Lemurian seed quartz is a trade name for quartz crystals that display pronounced horizontal growth striations and a naturally etched or frosted surface. The striations are normal growth features; the metaphysical narrative is modern and symbolic rather than geological.

Formula
SiO₂
System
Trigonal
Hardness
7 (Mohs)
Provenance
Brazil (Minas Gerais), Colombia

References & Sources

Independent mineralogical references used to verify the scientific details above.

Mineral Profile

Fact Sheet

Chemical Formula
SiO₂
Crystal System
Trigonal
Mohs Hardness
7 (Mohs)
Density
2.65 g/cm³
Refractive Index
1.544 – 1.553
Provenance
Brazil (Minas Gerais), Colombia
Color Origin
Clear to pale pink or smoky with frosted striations

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