Blue Tara Quartz, also known as Nightshade Quartz, is a trade name for Quartz with blue fibrous and prismatic type inclusions from Ipupiara, Brazil. Laboratory testing has concluded the inclusions are Tourmaline, Magnesium and Lithium. The fibrous Tourmaline inclusions are a member of the schorl-elbait series or the schorl-dravite series. Blue Tara Quartz is named after the Tibetan Buddhist deity, Blue Tara, whom is believed to provide protection from natural disasters, illnesses, and other misfortunes. The name Tara is translated from Saknsrit as "savior", "rescuer", or "star". 

Quartz, also known as “Rock Crystal”, is pure silicon dioxide. Quartz is named from the Greek word “krystallos”, meaning “ice”. Quartz is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen, with a chemical composition of SiO₂. All other varieties of Quartz, such as purple Amethyst, yellow Citrine, green Praisolite, or pink Rose Quartz are colored due to tiny inclusions in the silica. Quartz is the most abundant mineral on Earth and found all over it! Most of the sand in the world's beaches is actually the mineral Quartz. Quartz is resistant to weathering so as some rocks weather away, Quartz will remain. It forms at all temperatures and is abundant in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

Blue Tara Quartz is an extremely powerful stone for spiritual protection. Its energy helps you connect with Blue Tara for protection and peace. Blue Tara Quartz brings you harmony and peace when you are experiencing anxiety, fear, anger or grief. It helps you fully express your emotions so you can clear them. Blue Tara Quartz raises your vibration and helps you accelerate on your spiritual awakening journey. 

Hardness: 7

Color: Clear with blue to black colored fibrous inclusions

Structure: Triagonal/Rhombohedral

Care: Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Cleaning: Warm water, mild soap, and soft cloth.

Feng Shui Placement: Blue Tara Quartz can be placed at the front entry or corners of the home for protection.