This nine tail fox is 5" x 3.5" and weighs 8.5 OZ. Beautifully Carved Fire Quartz. In Chinese and East Asian folklore, foxes are depicted as spirits possessed of magic powers. These foxes are often depicted as mischievous, usually tricking other people, with the ability to disguise themselves as a beautiful woman. The Nine-tailed fox is sometimes compared to the Werewolf in the European folklore.Although the specifics of the tales vary, these fox spirits can usually shapeshift, often taking the form of beautiful young women who attempt to seduce men, whether for mere mischief or to consume their bodies or spirits. Fire Quartz connects your Root and Sacral Chakra and creates a grounding energy that also energizes. It can calm worries or fears, and offers balance when you might be feeling overwhelmed or scattered. Fire Quartz emphasizes physical and spiritual energy, and invigorates you with a sense of positive vibrations.
Fire Quartz is also known as Strawberry Quartz the different names tend to indicate the amount of inclusion, Fire Quartz tends to have more colour then Strawberry Quartz, the names can also be location orientated eg most Fire Quartz comes from Africa. This type of Quartz has inclusions of red Hematite these show within the Quartz as beautiful to pinkish red splatters of color.
Quartz is a significant component of many igneous, metamorphic & sedimentary rocks. It is one of the most common minerals found on the Earth’s surface & in the Earth‘s continental crust. However Fire Quartz is not overly common & can be difficult to find. Historically Quartz has been revered by many ancient cultures. The Romans & Greeks used it as a powerful talisman, the Egyptians believed it gave the wearer long life. Indigenous peoples of Australia & Americas used it to induce visions & for shamanic rituals. All cultures have crafted jewelry from various Quartz varieties for thousands of years. One of the oldest known examples discovered in the Mesopotamian region (current day Iraq), was Rose Quartz beads dating back to approximately 7000BC.
