| There is no question that quartz crystals are very | | | | concluded that crystals could also be programmed |
| special. They have been revered throughout the ages | | | | without the need for electricity, by using just thoughts |
| as symbols of beauty, health and often power. The | | | | or clear intention. Vogel designed a multitude of |
| latter is sometimes referred to as key to the rise and | | | | experiments to validate his quantum theories. Like all |
| fall of the mythical civilization of Atlantis. More recently | | | | groundbreaking alternative scientists, the mainstream |
| quartz crystals have been associated within New Age | | | | scientific community ostracized him. |
| circles and applications to holistic health, meditation and | | | | The ability of quartz crystals to transform energy and |
| personal growth. | | | | be programmed by clear thought patterns is being |
| Let us first explore the science behind the mystique of | | | | used by many holistic healers, reiki masters and spiritual |
| quartz crystals. There are many types of natural | | | | teachers to assist individuals in their pursuit of a healthy |
| quartz crystals. The most common ones are | | | | and happy life. Whether psychological or actual, the |
| amethyst, citrine, rose, smoky and clear. | | | | fact is many individuals report positive results. Yet, |
| Natural quartz is composed of silicon dioxide molecules. | | | | there are those that might consider this magic. |
| Quartz consisting solely of silicon dioxide is known as | | | | Armed with the concepts of quantum physics, the |
| clear quartz. The other members of the quartz family | | | | group at N & N Associates Inc. has recently completed |
| are variations. In addition to the fundamental silicon | | | | work to take the science of quartz crystals to a new |
| dioxide structure, they also have chemical impurities | | | | level and demonstrate the efficacy and validity of |
| that were present when the crystal formed. For | | | | using quartz crystals to promote holistic health. The |
| example amethyst has impurities of manganese | | | | group has extensively researched key universal |
| oxides, which gives it the typical purple color. | | | | vibrational (energy) patterns. These patterns are |
| A natural crystal by definition means it has a very | | | | considered to be the cornerstone of the matrix |
| regular arrangement of atoms. | | | | between the physical universe and the creative life |
| In quartz these atoms vibrate at a very stable | | | | force. N & N has developed a special combination of |
| frequency. These characteristics make quartz an | | | | these patterns that they use to program clear quartz |
| excellent receptor and emitter of electromagnetic | | | | crystals. One of the components of the programming |
| waves. This is why quartz is commonly used in radios, | | | | makes the patterns self-regenerating so the crystals |
| watches, and numerous electronic technologies. One | | | | never need the traditional "periodic energy cleansing". |
| interesting characteristic of quartz crystal can be | | | | This work has resulted in the company’s |
| observed when electricity is applied to it. The quartz | | | | developing a cutting-edge technology called the Living |
| will begin to vibrate which in turn causes the quartz to | | | | Om. This technology is being used to create the holistic |
| produce its own weak electric current. | | | | jewelry product line called the Sunphire. |
| This is taken advantage of in the workings of a typical | | | | Endorsed by doctors, yoga teachers and reiki masters, |
| quartz watch. | | | | it has been tested at a holistic medical clinic in a three |
| Quartz crystals are not just found in alternative | | | | month long blind study. The results proved that when |
| bookstores and new age circles. In truth, the humble | | | | worn consistently Sunphire jewelry balances and |
| quartz crystal is a major element in today's | | | | improves chakra energy and acupuncture meridian |
| technological revolution. The conversion of quartz | | | | energy, when compared to those wearing a placebo. |
| crystals into silicon chips has transformed the world. | | | | This breakthrough represents the newest frontier of |
| Quartz has made the digital age possible. It has given | | | | interactive holistic jewelry designed to assist individuals |
| us computers, mobile phones and communication | | | | to energize, find balance and joyful calm. |
| breakthroughs. Vast pieces of information can to be | | | | Made for everyday wear Sunphire jewelry uses |
| brought together in a precisely organized way with the | | | | natural energies to dynamically support a balanced |
| silicon chips of a computer. | | | | mind-body state. It is beneficial to meditation, yoga, reiki, |
| One of the early pioneers of silicon chip technology | | | | massage and all day to day holistic lifestyles. |
| was Nobel prize-winning scientist Marcel Vogel. He | | | | In conclusion, we could summarize that quartz crystals |
| made a discovery while working as a research | | | | are truly unique. There is no question that they can |
| scientist for IBM that shook to the core the belief | | | | learn and reproduce simple, yet powerful patterns, as |
| systems of his scientific peers. Vogel discovered that | | | | demonstrated by today’s digital technology. |
| not only can crystals be programmed as silicon chips in | | | | Recent work has also proven the validity of using |
| a computer, but they also can be programmed with | | | | quartz crystals to promote holistic health. While in |
| thought. A person sitting at a computer inputs his | | | | some circumstances it might be argued that quartz |
| thoughts through a keyboard. This is stored in the | | | | crystals are magical, the power behind quartz crystals |
| computer's silicon chips via the medium of electricity. | | | | has been amply demonstrated using sound |
| Vogel reasoned that like electricity, thought is a form of | | | | science.ound science. |
| energy, which is given direction by our intention. He | | | | |