Oh what a special crystal this is!  In every way, this crystal is so remarkable.  From color to form to energy to locale to size to shape to markings, this beauty is just a breath-taker!  This twin beauty is from Madagascar and has the ancient energy that makes African crystals and minerals so dear to me. They all seem to have an ancient and wise energy that is completely untamed and full of unfettered joy. And the colors and inclusions you can find in African quartz are so complex and so lovely. The vivid red phantoms so close to the surface really catch your eye and draw you in. Red phantom crystals are quite rare, and I can't even think of the last time I had a red phantom twin that was this large!  Usually I come across small crystals if I can find them at all!  This beauty's size makes it quite special.  Of course, the multitude of record keepers scattered across the faces of both twin points adds to the special energy of this beauty.  The crystal's body is white, with four sides covered in red hematite.  The phantom starts towards the bottom with an almost polka-dotted effect but coalesces and becomes thicker and opaque towards the points.  In some places on the twins, you can see some cascading crystals beginning to develop. A deep vital energy pulls Earth energy up through your system. It is deeply healing on the physical level especially in the lower chakras. It helps to root out infections and abnormal growths, helping the body heal itself. This twin has some stories to tell!

The crystal measures 2.8" x 1.9" x 1.4" and weighs 5.6oz.

Red-phantom quartz crystals are rare. The red phantom is used to stimulate the first three chakras, to combine the energies in order to produce highly recognizable vitality directed toward creativity, intellectual advancement, and intuitive endeavors.

In addition, the red phantom exhibits qualities similar to dioptase; it provides for stimulation of the intelligence of the cellular structure of the body such that the cells may recognize the reason for malfunction, in conditions of disease; it further provides the vitality and creativity for the correction of the malfunction. This crystal will be made available to those who are ready for the complex powers.

A crystal that has pyramidal or triangular shaped symbols that are either engraved into or are raised on one or more of a crystal faces is called a Record Keeper or Recorder. These symbols are not easily seen and usually need to be searched out by looking at the crystal in a bright light while closely examining the faces. It is believed that the Record Keeper is one of the most sacred crystals because it holds the wisdom and knowledge of the universe. When a person is properly attuned to a Record Keeper, this knowledge is readily made available. This knowledge is ancient knowledge and contains profound secrets and esoteric knowledge of the whole of the Higher Consciousness. It takes an open mind and a pure heart to access this knowledge.

A crystal with two points on a common base is called a twin crystal. You can tell a twin crystal from two crystals that are simply attached to each other, by the fact that both parts of a twin crystal are exactly parallel to each other, and have no boundary between them. It is believed the Twin crystal can generate positive energy toward improving a relationship. They can help you gain insight into the underlying problems in a relationship, and help work through them. This works for any kind of relationship, not only a man-woman relationship. A twin with a rainbow can be very effectively used to project healing energy into a relationship or to keep a good relationship strong.