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Chinese Name：帕拉依巴石英
English Name：Paraiba Quartz
Other Name：Medusa Quartz / Gilalite in Quartz
Chemical Composition：(Quartz) SiO2；(Gilalite)Cu5Si6O17.7H2
Crystal System：(Quartz)Trigonal；(Gilalite) Monoclinic
Hardness：(Quartz) 7.0；(Gilalite) 2
SG：2.65
RI：1.54 - 1.55 (Double Refraction +0.009)
Related Chakra：Third-eye, Solar Plexus
Locality ：Brazil (Paraiba)
Colour：Whited/transparent with blue or bluish-green gilalite
Remarks：Quartz with Gilalite inclusions

"Medusa Quartz" is also known as "Paraiba Quartz".
Because the small deposit was found in the Paraiba state of Brazil. That's lead to the name "Paraiba quartz".

This new type of included quartz gemstone was discovered in August 2004 in Brazil(Paraiba). At the time of the article, about 10kg of crystals is all that has been found! It is very rare and in very limited supply.

GIA has an article in Gems & Gemology, called "Medusa Quartz" with gilalite inclusions in the Fall 2005, Volume 41, issue 3.

Under magnification, some resemble the shape of a floating jellyfish named medusas rondeau. Thus the name Medusa quartz. This is 100% natural from the earth and indentification of the inclusions were performed by the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.

Gilalite is named after Gila Co. Arizona where it was first discovered. Only this small deposit in Brazil(Paraiba) has produced gilalite in quartz that can be cut into gemstones. Gilalite is a very rare mineral in any form and the Christmas copper mine in Arizona is well know to the mineral collectors for specimens.

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Functions：
1.	A stone for fantasy and adventure.
2.	Bringing magical healing powers.
3.	Related to the third eye and solar plexus
4.	This quartz representing the perfect, pure, enduring love.

General care：

1.	The gem is durable enough for everyday wear.
2.	Cleaning: Use lukewarm plain water, mild soap and a soft brush to scrub behind the stone where dirt can collect.

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