My photos really don't do the beauty of this lustrous Brazilian elestial justice.  The elestial is in the form of a cascading tower with large record keeper covered amethyst-tipped points.  The main body of the elestial has a pale smoky color and is tinged with dots of black goethite just under the surface in places.  The formation of this elestial could almost be called a reverse scepter, if that flare towards the bottom of the crystal was uniform all the way around, I wouldn't hesitate to think of this beauty as a reverse scepter. 

This gorgeous elestial has an ethereal energy, sublime and subtle.  It makes me think of a mist-wrapped castle on a lonely rocky coast, guarding its secrets for the one who has the courage to approach and the willingness to learn.  A note regarding record keeper crystals: the way these crystals work is quite subtle.  Don't expect to be hit by a lightning bolt and suddenly *know* all of the universe's secrets.  The crystals never give us more than we can bear, and most of us certainly cannot bear that much knowledge all at once!  Most of us can't handle such a direct interface with a crystal, so they'll work in ways we can accept.  They will encourage sources of pertinent information to enter our lives.  You could surf into a new site, buy a new book or meet someone knowledgeable in the topic you are supposed to learn in. 

The crystal measures 3.1" x 1.9" x 1.4" and weighs 6oz.

Elestials are master healers and work on many-many levels. Elestial Quartz crystals used in body layouts they will purge toxicity from the major organs into the bloodstream, from which they can then be purged from by drinking lots of water. Do not work with Elestial Quartz Crystals if you do not want an abundance of lessons and change! Elestial Quartz crystals make an awesome elixir.

The translation for Elestial is “Crystal of the Angels” and thus has a strong link with the Angelic realm. One may retrieve information stored in Elestials by running your hands over the etching of the crystal, before long your hands start moving on their own, you are reading the crystal much the same way as the blind use Braille language. It is best to clear the mind and have no expectations through this process. Also remember to drink lots of water afterwards as you will be detoxified.

Smoky Quartz is almost a default crystal in any crystal layout. It is grounding, protective and can transform negative energy into positive energy. Phantom crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages. As an elixir it can have great effect against radiation type illnesses. It purges toxicity from the major bodily organs. It is very good for reigning in wayward emotions and helps one put things into perspective. It helps keep us grounded while under great stress. Smoky also is a great boost to the bodies’ immune system. It is a very joyful crystal. It is helpful to hold if you have other crystals that UN-ground you such as Moldavite.

Sometimes Smoky combines with Amethyst, which gives you the benefits of both, as well as creating their own unique energy combined. Phantom crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages.

Amethyst is said to bring serenity and calm, to enhance one's ability to assimilate new ideas, and to assist during meditation. It is also said to give strength and mental stability, and to provide balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual states. Amethyst is also said to make one shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is said to help remove toxins from the body and to help treat arthritis. It also said to be useful in treating a number of disorders including those of the digestive system, heart, nervous system, skin and hearing and to help provide relief from pain and to strengthen the immune system.

Amethyst may be used to remove radiation the body stores on the sides of the head...such as from computers and such. Geodes of Amethyst are particularly good for this, just place the head next to it; you will then feel the radiation being drawn out. Place on the 3rd eye and visualize yourself breathing in the color for total mental emotional soothing. It's a very good technique to do in bed before going to sleep. It is an amazing all round healer and also a brilliant meditation crystal.