Location: Imilchil, Morocco

Weight: 1.4 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Tall, 1.4 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Crystal quartz, also known as rock crystal, is a transparent variety of the mineral quartz, which is composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO2). This mineral is one of the most abundant and widely distributed in the Earth’s crust. Its formation occurs through various geological processes, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments. The unique properties of crystal quartz make it a subject of interest across multiple fields such as geology, mineralogy, and even metaphysics.

Physical Properties

Crystal quartz typically exhibits a hexagonal crystal system and can form in a variety of shapes including prismatic crystals with pointed ends or massive forms. The colorless variety is most commonly recognized; however, impurities can lead to various hues such as amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow), and rose quartz (pink). The hardness of crystal quartz on the Mohs scale is 7, making it relatively hard compared to other minerals.

Optical Properties

One of the defining characteristics of crystal quartz is its optical clarity. It has a high refractive index and can exhibit double refraction when light passes through it. This property makes it valuable in optical applications such as lenses and prisms. Additionally, due to its piezoelectric properties—where mechanical stress generates an electric charge quartz is used in electronic devices like watches and radios.