About this piece
Sphatika is clear crystal quartz, and a sphatik mala is made of its beads. This mala uses natural quartz beads of 5.1 to 6 mm, strung with a tassel.
The seller says each bead is natural, so you may see inclusions, lines or small surface differences, and that these are not defects. The photo shows a long pale mala with a red and orange tassel on a peach ground. In tradition sphatik is linked with Shukra, or Venus.
How it is used
A sphatik mala is used for japa, moving one bead at a time with the thumb, and is also worn. In Vedic astrology sphatik is traditionally linked with Venus, so it is often chosen for Shukra or Lakshmi mantras.
Looking after it
- Store in a soft cloth when not in use.
- Keep away from harsh chemicals.
- Handle with care so the string holds.
