The Orange River is a natural boarder between South Africa and Namibia. The Orange River originates Drakensberg Mountains and covers a distance of 1800 kilometers through South Africa, flowing through the southern part of the Kalahari and Namib Desert before it exits into the Atlantic Ocean. However in dry years, this river it does not reach the sea. The areas where Orange River crystals are mined are remote and barren. Like the river name, most of the crystals have a beautiful orange glow to them. A vast array of formations have been found along this river such as elestials, lovestar crystals, cascading elestial, with a variety of inclusions including hematite. Sometimes they find completely unique formations, you just never know what will show up. Recently smoky quartz and amethyst crystals have been also found. Most of the crystals we acquire are from the Pella a small village in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

The energy of these crystals is ancient and very wise. They are gentle but very strong. They have energy that is timeless and endures over all obstacles. These crystals are from one of the most inhospitable areas on the planet, yet something of such beauty can be found there. Most of these crystals have phantoms within them, recording lessons of the past, so that progress can be made. They have a rich history and can instill many life lessons. They are amazing teachers if you take the time to listen to their stories.

The orange matrix clinging to the cluster really gives definition to the elestial crystals which also have a faint orange glow to them. Grey phantoms truly appear ghost like within the interior. These earth energy crystals sit on a matrix of quartz.

The cluster measures 2.3" x 2.1" x 1.5" and weighs 5.5oz.

Phantom quartz crystals are said to help one understand the various stages in life that we all evolve through, and they are said to be an excellent tool for meditation and for remembrance of past lives. Phantom quartz is especially good for children, assisting them with learning to meditate. Use phantom quartz during stressful periods, or periods of change to facilitate a more peaceful transition. It is also an excellent stone for assisting with healing from abuse issues. It helps one to see the progress in healing, and identify patterns.

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!

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.

Golden healers are protective, healing, and aid in intuition and spiritual intellect. Golden Healers aid us in all healing endeavors. They assist in showing us how to correct any imbalance. Golden Healers have been used to assist one in attaining and maintaining contact with the spiritual worlds and to incite healing on all levels. It is an excellent stone for use in all healing situations and promotes the recognition of methods and techniques which will further recovery from all disorders.