Herkimer Diamond - The Gemstone of Attunement

Herkimer Diamond is a misleading name of the stone which was found in Herkimer area in New York. The Herkimer diamond is double pointed Quartz Crystal that has already been faceted by nature. While it is not actually diamond it is often seen resembling the sparkling clarity of diamonds which may be the reason why they are called so. It has a hardness rating of 7 and is used to make beautiful jewelry. This stones are slightly expensive but readily available.

Herkimer Diamond is associated with the crown chakra. Herkimer Quartz helps to increase creative thinking and imagination. It is effective in stimulating the throat chakra, enhancing your ability to communicate inner truth and to express inner emotions in a positive way. It is a very powerful balancer of the body and emotions and should be used carefully. Herkimer Diamond is called the "stone of attunement". This stone stimulates psychic abilities. Herkimer Diamond can be kept onto a headband to enhance telepathy and increase responsiveness when reading Tarot cards or meditating. Herkimer Diamonds are also used to balance polarity between any two things, such as the energy between chakras, to achieve balance between work and home etc. This stone is used for detoxification. It can be used for clearing electromagnetic pollution or radioactivity. It can be used to treat cellular disorders and metabolic imbalances. It is said to assist with balance on the mental, emotional and physical levels. It can be used effectively to clear and open any chakra. It helps in relieving tension and promotes peace of mind. It is used to heal addictions and remove toxins from the body. Sources of this stone are United States, Mexico, Spain and Tanzania.