Petroleum Included Quartz
The Golden Droplet of Everyday Joy
Also known as: Enpetro Quartz, Golden Enhydro Quartz
About the stone
Petroleum-included quartz is quartz containing sealed pockets of natural oil, sometimes accompanied by water, gas bubbles, and solid bitumen; its golden-yellow petroleum often fluoresces blue-white under ultraviolet light. Its earliest discovery is not securely established, although a gem-industry guide dates a notable discovery of this material to 2004; well-documented specimens come from Balochistan, Pakistan, with Afghanistan also reported as a source. Sold as “petroleum quartz,” “hydrocarbon-included quartz,” “oil-included quartz,” and “golden enhydro quartz,” it is a distinctive inclusion-bearing quartz rather than a separate mineral species; “enhydro” is used loosely in the trade because the trapped liquid is not necessarily water. Modern crystal lore associates it with creativity, focus, willpower, and manifestation.
Mineral data
- Chemical composition: Petroleum Included Quartz is quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO2), with sealed inclusions of petroleum, fluid and gas bubbles, and sometimes dark asphaltite/gilsonite spots.
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale.
- Color: Colorless with yellow, orange and black inclusions.
- Specific gravity: 2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Metaphysical data
Petroleum Included Quartz, a rare crystal that glows under black light, has been used in metaphysical practices to bring everyday joy, steady energy and a serene, protective calm.
Grounding and Stabilizing Energy
- Petroleum Included Quartz is believed to give ample energy to finish tasks, along with the grounded patience needed to see them through.
- It is thought to allow one to take time to rest and be present, anchoring a busy mind in the beauty that is already around.
Emotional Healing
- Petroleum Included Quartz is often used to enhance feelings of joy in everyday life, brightening ordinary days with a golden, hopeful feeling.
- It is thought to bring a calm, loving presence to people on the autism spectrum, and to bring ease to anxious, overstimulated feelings.
Harmonizing Energy Centers
- Petroleum Included Quartz is associated with the solar plexus chakra, the energy center of will, confidence and personal radiance.
- Its loving, serene vibration is believed to knock out negative energies in the auric field, leaving the energy body feeling clean and bright.
Zodiac Associations
- Petroleum Included Quartz is traditionally linked with the zodiac signs of Sagittarius and Pisces, one adventurous and one dreamy.
- It vibrates to the numbers 111 and 3 as petroleum included quartz, 7 as enpetro quartz and 6 as golden enhydro quartz.
Spiritual Growth
- Petroleum Included Quartz is thought to encourage presence and gratitude, helping a person recognize the beauty all around them.
- Its golden fluid inclusions, glowing under black light, make it a popular meditation focus for appreciating the preciousness of the present.
Physical Healing
- Petroleum Included Quartz is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and its physical associations are traditional beliefs only.
- It is said to ease anxiety, panic attacks and phobias, but anyone struggling with these should seek professional help, with the stone only a quiet companion.
Care and handling
Petroleum Included Quartz is hard and durable at 7 on the Mohs scale, but its sealed petroleum inclusions can be disturbed by strong heat, so avoid hot water, steam, direct flame and sudden temperature changes. Do not crack, drill or open the crystal. Clean it gently with a soft cloth and mild soap and water. The petroleum is sealed inside, but if a crystal is ever broken, wash your hands afterward and avoid contact with any seepage. Do not use it for gem water, and keep it away from children and pets.
Individual experiences with Petroleum Included Quartz vary, and its effects are a matter of personal belief. Use it mindfully, enjoy its glow under black light, and let it remind you to savor a moment of rest.