Super Seven

What is Super Seven?

Super Seven is quartz — usually amethyst, often with zones of clear and smoky quartz — that contains fine inclusions of other minerals. It was first found in Espírito Santo, Brazil, and its name reflects the seven materials traditionally listed within it: amethyst, clear quartz and smoky quartz, together with cacoxenite, goethite, lepidocrocite and rutile. In crystal tradition, Super Seven meaning is that of a combination stone, said to carry the energy of all seven at once.

It helps to know how that works in practice. Three of the seven are forms of quartz; the other four appear as tiny needles, threads and flecks — reddish lepidocrocite, brown goethite, golden tufts of cacoxenite and fine needles of rutile. Few pieces show all seven clearly, and most show several. In crystal lore, even a piece with only a few is said to hold the qualities of the whole. In Chinese it is simply 超七 (chāo qī), “super seven”.

Super Seven meaning

In crystal lore, Super Seven is a high-vibration stone of spiritual growth and awakening. It is said to combine the qualities of its parts — the calm and intuition of amethyst, the clarity of clear quartz, the grounding of smoky quartz and the strengthening energy traditionally linked with its iron-rich and rutile inclusions — into one harmonious whole.

It is also traditionally believed to be self-cleansing: Super Seven is said never to need cleansing, and even to cleanse and recharge other crystals kept near it. Linked with all seven chakras and especially the crown, it is associated with meditation, intuition and a sense of connection to something larger. For many people it is less a stone for one specific goal and more a companion for a period of inner growth.

How to wear Super Seven

Wear Super Seven on your left hand. In crystal practice the left is the receiving side, so a Super Seven bracelet on the left wrist is said to help you take in its energy through the day. It also works well as a pendant, and a polished point or palm stone is a popular companion for meditation.

Because it is said to cleanse the stones around it, Super Seven is often kept in a dish with other crystals, or worn alongside them. It sits naturally with amethyst and clear quartz, and with the other high-vibration stones in our guide, moldavite and seraphinite. If you are building a first collection, our guide to choosing your first crystal bracelet is a good place to start.

Choosing a Super Seven bracelet

Super Seven varies enormously from piece to piece, which is much of its appeal. When choosing a Super Seven bracelet, look closely under good light: you want purple amethyst zones and visible inclusions — red, gold or brown threads and specks — rather than plain amethyst. Tilting a bead often reveals needles or clouds that are invisible face-on.

Because the name is popular, it is sometimes applied loosely to any included amethyst, and similar multi-included quartz from other deposits is also sold under it. A trustworthy seller will describe what you can actually see in the stone. As a gift, Super Seven suits someone starting a meditation practice, marking a milestone, or simply fond of stones with a story; see our guide to meaningful crystal gifts.

Caring for Super Seven

As quartz, Super Seven is 7 on the Mohs scale and durable enough for everyday wear. Its inclusions and any internal fractures, however, make it a little more sensitive to knocks and heat than clean quartz.

• Keep it out of strong sun. Amethyst can fade with long exposure to direct sunlight, so keep it off sunny windowsills.
• Clean gently. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry well; avoid harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes.
• Mind the elastic. In Singapore’s humidity, take bracelets off for swimming and showering, and restring them when they begin to loosen.

Super Seven is traditionally said never to need cleansing, so there is no routine to follow; many people simply rest it among their other stones. For those, see our guide on how to cleanse crystals.