Although its name means “blood like” (Greek haimatoeides), yellow hematoid quartz is gold rather than red.  While all hematoid quartz is colored by iron oxides, the mineral limonite in the yellow is more hydrated than the hematite in the red.  Limonite is derived from the Greek leimōn “swamp”. Limonite rich bog ore was an early source of iron.

Quartz was an important crystal to the Gaels, the ancient tribes of the Irish. In the Irish language, quartz is known as ‘Grianchloch’ (sunstone) and was used extensively across Europe for passage tombs, such as the famous prehistoric monument at Newgrange or Carrowmore, Ireland.

Known as the Golden Healer, emitting the highest vibration of angelic light the human body can receive and maintain, it is beleived to increase the body's ability to dissolve and release chakra blockers, restore natural energy and harmony, and strengthen will-power, focus, confidence, and security.