Peeling Back the Layers of Tangerine Quartz

            The first time I saw Tangerine Quartz, the question that was uppermost in my mind was, “Is it natural?” Tangerine Quartz is natural and also laboratory made. Often you can tell a laboratory made Tangerine quartz by the clarity and extreme brightness of the color and the color will sometimes “peel” off. Natural Tangerine Quartz is more stable, and it will not peel as it is deeply encrusted with iron and has inclusions of iron.

            Whether man-made or natural, Tangerine Quartz has the same metaphysical properties- that which is a combination of quartz and iron, as well as having its own beautiful and unique qualities. It resonates with the second and third chakras. This member of the quartz family is beneficial for the reproductive and digestive systems, and aids in the assimilation of vitamins and minerals – especially iron. Stimulates the adrenal and other glands, balances alkalinity, enhances energy, and working on a cellular level, it removes free radicals from the body. Like amethyst, Tangerine Quartz can be used as a master healer for practically every condition.

            This stone stimulates passion on all levels from playful sexuality to the healing of negative sexual experiences. It is a stone of creativity, treasured by artists and poets. It teaches you to release the fear of inadequacy and appearing ignorant, allowing you to exceed limitations and aids in problem solving. It takes you beyond a limited belief system, releasing negative karma and guilt, relieving shock and trauma at a soul level and realigning the aura. It teaches you to both give and receive and that what you put out is what you get back. It is a good tool for use in past-life recall as well as healing past life issues that are encroaching upon your current incarnation.

            Combined with Chlorite, Tangerine Quartz helps to heal after psychic attack, aids in soul retrieval and integration as well as bringing you into a more positive vibration. It instills a child-like wonder, enthusiasm, hope, curiosity and joy. It encourages growth, understanding and the search for knowledge while allowing creative expression of ideas and feelings. Tangerine Quartz allows you to look at things in an honest and forthright way as well as aid you in living your life with the same integrity.

            This is a stone of cleansing, never needs recharging and as a precaution, should be used in an indirect method when making an elixir. Azeztulite would be a wonderful companion to Tangerine Quartz in aiding the fight against cancer. This combination would also help soften the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.