About Quartz
A transparent to translucent form of quartz, often called 'Rock Crystal' or 'Master Healer.' It's highly valued for its ability to amplify energy, intentions, and the properties of other stones, aiding clarity and healing.
Primary Hues
Colorless, Transparent, White (milky)
Geological & Scientific Details
Quartz is classified as a tectosilicates, quartz group mineral which typically crystallizes in the α-quartz: trigonal β-quartz: hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is SiO2. Common crystal habits include 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical), drusy, fine-grained to microcrystalline, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicates, quartz group
- Chemical Formula: SiO2
- IMA Symbol: Qz[1]
- Crystal System: α-quartz: trigonal β-quartz: hexagonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 60.083 g·mol−1
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, pink, orange, white, green, yellow, blue, purple, dark brown, or black
- Crystal Habit: 6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical), drusy, fine-grained to microcrystalline, massive
- Twinning: Common Dauphine law, Brazil law, and Japan law
- Cleavage: none[5]
- Luster: Vitreous – waxy to dull when massive
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to nearly opaque
Associated Minerals
- Quartz
- Amethyst
- Rose Quartz
- Smoky Quartz
- Citrine
- Rutilated Quartz
- Tourmalinated Quartz