Indian rune set in a pouch — Clear quartz

Pure quartz, colorless, as transparent as water. The inclusions — veils, frost, phantoms — draw internal landscapes particular to each piece.

Twenty-five stones engraved with the elder futhark, presented in their fabric pouch; the characters are carved and then picked out.

What tradition attributes to it. Considered the most versatile stone in crystal healing, it is credited with amplifying the intention entrusted to it and supporting other minerals. It is the crystal to begin with.

In practice. Drawn blind, hand in the pouch, one to three depending on the question asked. Keep them in the pouch: the stones scratch each other if left loose.

• Quartz is the second most common mineral in the earth's crust; good clear pieces are nonetheless rare.
• A natural piece: shade, veining and dimensions vary from one example to the next

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.