Nirvana Crystal Quartz (Ice Crystal) Gemstone meaning: Quartz crystal is a variety of quartz that was first found high in the frozen mountains of the Alps. Ancient people believed it was a form of ice crystals that would never melt. It is said to have cooling powers and is a romantic stone. Sources of quartz crystal include Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, France and parts of the Soviet Union. Healing properties of Quartz Crystal. Crystal is a common stone, but a powerful one. It is mainly used in healing as amplification for the energies of the other working stones. In healing, the crystal point is best and the size can be important. For meditating the crystal ball or point can be used. As it is a powerful stone the user should experiment with each to find what is best for him. The Quartz Crystal has a similar vibration as humans. This is why using Crystal to meditate and keeping a Crystal helps one to know oneself. It will sometimes not work for a negative person. This is THE stone everyone should have for protection. The crystal is one of the oldest stones in recorded history. They were used to ward off storms. They were prized gems in antiquity. This is why the crystal is considered so powerful as it gives us the strength to carry on. WRIST SIZE APPROX. 7.5 inches.