The crystals from the Brandberg region in Namibia are quite rare. Brandberg crystals are known for their powerful energy that is very high vibration yet grounding at the same time. Brandbergs are known to open doors and new paths and unblocking channels in our consciousness. They help to lighten up life with crystalline energy and power. These crystals often have wispy phantoms, bright luster and fairly good clarity. Some even have enhydro bubbles.

Clusters of Brandberg crystals are quite rare, usually found in individual crystals or small clusters. To find a cluster of this magnitude is truly a special find. Striking amethyst phantoms highlight the terminations of many of these crystals which are surrounded by dozens of smaller sparkling crystals. Fiery dots of lepidocrocite are found within most of the crystals as well as forming a ring around the base of the cluster formation, a line between the cluster and its host matrix. The crystals are all in very good condition too. This cluster will display nicely on its side, or upright with just a little support underneath it. It would look stunning on a dark velvet pillow too.

Not only does this crystal make quite the visual impression, the energy is amazing. You can help but approach this group with reverence. They vibrate energy that is timeless, you can truly feel that these crystals have seen many millennium pass by. There is no rushing this group, for everything will happen in its correct time, you could say that their first lesson is one of patience. Their energy begins in the third eye chakra expanding to encompass the crown chakra too. Opening your spiritual centers, their energy begins a slow cascade down your spine, filling you with Universal Energy. They take everything that you are and amplify them, sharpening intuition and strengthening healers. The shifts they facilitate are subtle yet quite profound.  They are an amazing group of teachers for this is just the beginning of their lessons.

The cluster measures 5.5" x 5.5" x 3" and weighs 3.6 lbs.

Amethyst brings 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. Amethyst can be used for massage in wand, egg or sphere form. It makes a great elixir.

Clusters or Families embody group or cooperative energy and tend to soften interaction with surroundings. This energy tends to enhance harmony in family, social or business environments.

Harlequin or Fire quartz is quartz containing red dots or strings of lepidocrocite. It provides a beautiful "dancing" energy, which when activated, stimulates the energy flow on all levels. It can be used to stimulate the base chakra and to provide for a direct pathway between the base chakra, and the heart chakra; it can hence be used to direct and to intensify natural proclivities. It activates all of the qualities of the base chakra, the heart chakra, and the crown chakra, and provides physical energy and vitality to the physical body.

It further stimulates the healing qualities of the heart and the associated attributes of loving consciousness. It can also be used to balance the polarity of ones body with the higher bodies and to open and balance the meridians of the physical body, stimulating alignment of the physical and ethereal nervous systems.

It has been used to traverse the gap between the physical world and the spiritual world, and can help one to understand transitions. It can be used in the treatment of disorders related to the blood, veins, mental acuity, memory, intravascular coagulation of the blood in the circulatory system, imbalances in the thyroid, and atrophy if the thymus. It has also been used in the treatment of depression, despondency, and to activate the will to progress.