Lavender Quartz

Lavender quartz is a rare variety of quartz that exhibits a light purple or lilac color. It forms in crystals that have a vitreous luster and hexagonal structure. The lavender color results from trace amounts of manganese, iron or titanium minerals. Lavender quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

Lavender quartz has a sweet, soothing energy that encourages relaxation and balance. It calms the mind and emotions while reducing irritation and anger. Lavender quartz also enhances intuition and creativity. It has strong feminine vibrations, making it a stone of fertility and childbirth.

In crystal healing, lavender quartz benefits the endocrine system and conditions related to hormonal imbalances. It eases headaches, insomnia, dizziness and nausea. Lavender quartz also aids the respiratory tract and circulatory system. It aligns the crown chakra and higher faculties.