Understanding Piezoelectricity: Turning Pressure into Power
You've probably encountered piezoelectricity in your daily life without even realizing it. If you own a quartz watch, it’s piezoelectricity that helps it keep perfect time. When you use a microphone, piezoelectricity converts sound waves into electrical signals. But what exactly is piezoelectricity?
Piezoelectricity, derived from the Greek word "piezein" meaning "to press," is the electric charge that accumulates in certain materials, such as crystals, when they are subjected to mechanical stress. Essentially, when you squeeze a piezoelectric crystal like quartz, it generates an electrical voltage across its surface. Conversely, applying an electrical current to the crystal causes it to deform slightly. This ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa is what makes piezoelectricity so fascinating and useful.
The Role of Piezoelectricity in Orgonite
In the world of orgonite crafting, piezoelectricity plays a crucial role. Orgonite is typically made from a mixture of resin, metal shavings, and crystals. When the resin hardens, it contracts and applies pressure to the embedded quartz crystal, activating its piezoelectric properties. This process generates a small electric charge within the crystal, enhancing the orgonite's ability to generate a harmonious energy field.
Why Metals Matter in Orgonite
Metals are a vital component of orgonite, working in harmony with the crystals to enhance the overall effect. Metals conduct energy, and in orgonite, they serve to attract and channel this energy. The metal shavings within the orgonite matrix create pathways for the energy to flow, helping to amplify the effects of the piezoelectric crystals. This process, known as electrostriction, causes the metal shavings to work like electrical inductors, attracting surrounding frequencies that the quartz then converts back into a beneficial state.
The Magic of Orgone Energy
Orgone energy, also known as prana, chi, or universal life force energy, can become imbalanced due to various factors such as EMF/RF frequencies, violence, hauntings, depression, and other negative influences. Orgonite is a powerful harmonizer, returning this energy to a beneficial state. The term "orgone energy" was first used by Austrian scientist Wilhelm Reich, but orgonite as we know it today was perfected by Don and Carol Croft of Etheric Warriors, a great resource for free information and orgone "recipes."