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| Golden Healer w/ Amphibole Hairs (Either Tremolite or Oxidized Actinolite) |
Golden healers are rare yellow quartz crystals colored by an internal dusting of fine iron oxides, often including goethite. Some specimens also contain fine amphibole needles, commonly tremolite or oxidized actinolite, trapped within the crystal. Their colors range from pale yellow to deep gold or orange, and like clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine, they have a Mohs hardness of 7.
This stone is known as golden healer for its reputation as a powerful whole-body healing crystal. The presence of iron-bearing minerals adds grounding and restorative qualities to the purifying and amplifying properties of quartz. Golden healer quartz is traditionally used for spiritual healing, energetic cleansing, immune system support, clearing blockages in qi (chi), aligning the chakras, and balancing yin–yang energies. Yellow quartz can be used with any chakra, but is especially associated with the sacral, solar plexus, and crown chakras. Working with this stone at the third chakra (solar plexus) supports alignment with Divine will and personal purpose.
Golden healers are often associated with confidence, vitality, happiness, and a sense of adventure. Paler yellow stones are commonly used when uplift, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm are needed, while deeper golden hues are believed to enhance manifestation, self-assurance, and leadership qualities. Yellow quartz is traditionally linked with sun energy and all zodiac signs, and is sometimes associated with higher states of consciousness, including what is referred to as “Christ consciousness,” “divine consciousness,” or the “Golden Ray.”
Tangerine quartz shares a similar color range, but differs in that its orange or yellow coloration is caused by iron staining on the outside of the crystal, rather than being trapped internally as in golden healer quartz.
Most golden healers are light yellow in color, though specimens with intense golden tones are occasionally found, like those shown in some of my photos. These deeper-colored crystals sometimes contain visible amphibole hairs, typically tremolite or oxidized actinolite.
The horizontal striations visible on some specimens, known as macromosaic structure, are commonly associated with Lemurian-style growth. Especially rare are crystals that taper dramatically toward the termination, displaying the tessin habit, sometimes referred to as diamantina laser quartz. Tessin and Lemurian-style points focus energy into a narrow, concentrated beam, making them useful in energetic work aimed at clearing blockages, breaking up densities, and releasing cords or attachments from the auric field.
Amphibole inclusions (such as tremolite), goethite, limonite, and other iron-bearing minerals contribute to the complex mineral “cocktail” responsible for the yellow coloration of these crystals. Because the mineral composition varies from specimen to specimen, each golden healer is energetically unique.
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| Golden Healer Pendant |
This stone is known as golden healer for its reputation as a powerful whole-body healing crystal. The presence of iron-bearing minerals adds grounding and restorative qualities to the purifying and amplifying properties of quartz. Golden healer quartz is traditionally used for spiritual healing, energetic cleansing, immune system support, clearing blockages in qi (chi), aligning the chakras, and balancing yin–yang energies. Yellow quartz can be used with any chakra, but is especially associated with the sacral, solar plexus, and crown chakras. Working with this stone at the third chakra (solar plexus) supports alignment with Divine will and personal purpose.
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| Golden Healer Pendant - Tessin Habit |
Golden healers are often associated with confidence, vitality, happiness, and a sense of adventure. Paler yellow stones are commonly used when uplift, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm are needed, while deeper golden hues are believed to enhance manifestation, self-assurance, and leadership qualities. Yellow quartz is traditionally linked with sun energy and all zodiac signs, and is sometimes associated with higher states of consciousness, including what is referred to as “Christ consciousness,” “divine consciousness,” or the “Golden Ray.”
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| Golden Healer with Amphibloe (Tremolite) - Tessin Habit |
Tangerine quartz shares a similar color range, but differs in that its orange or yellow coloration is caused by iron staining on the outside of the crystal, rather than being trapped internally as in golden healer quartz.
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| Golden Healers with Tremolite (Right - Tessin Habit) |
Most golden healers are light yellow in color, though specimens with intense golden tones are occasionally found, like those shown in some of my photos. These deeper-colored crystals sometimes contain visible amphibole hairs, typically tremolite or oxidized actinolite.
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| Golden Healer Quartz Pendant |
The horizontal striations visible on some specimens, known as macromosaic structure, are commonly associated with Lemurian-style growth. Especially rare are crystals that taper dramatically toward the termination, displaying the tessin habit, sometimes referred to as diamantina laser quartz. Tessin and Lemurian-style points focus energy into a narrow, concentrated beam, making them useful in energetic work aimed at clearing blockages, breaking up densities, and releasing cords or attachments from the auric field.
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| Golden Healer Cluster |
Amphibole inclusions (such as tremolite), goethite, limonite, and other iron-bearing minerals contribute to the complex mineral “cocktail” responsible for the yellow coloration of these crystals. Because the mineral composition varies from specimen to specimen, each golden healer is energetically unique.
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| Golden Healer With Amphibole - Tessin Habit |
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| Tourmalinated Tangerine Quartz Pendant |
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| All of These Are Golden Healers Except Upper Left Which is Iron-Stained |
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| Upper Left is Iron-Stained, Others are Deeply Saturated Golden Healers with Amphibole |
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| Tangerine Quartz |
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| Tangerine Quartz |
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| Golden Healer with Tremolite or Oxidized Actinolite |
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| Golden Healer with Tremolite or Oxidized Actinolite Fibers |
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| Golden Healer With Tremolite or Oxidized Actinolite |
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| Golden Healer With Tremolite |
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| Golden Healer |
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| Golden Healer Cluster |
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| Golden Healer - Tessin Habit |
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| Unusual Golden Healer with White Mineral (The Mineral on Outside is Water-Soluble.) |
I ADORE her website, though some of the pictures on this page are of tangerine quartz:
This site carries a nice collection of beautiful pieces, plus a good metaphysical properties guide that is different from mine:
You might also like these other related articles I have written:
Carnelian Metaphysical Properties and Gemstone Information
Black Tourmaline (Schorl) Metaphysical Properties and Gemstone Information
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Hello! I am wondering how to tell the difference between golden healer and natural citrine?
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