Quartz Crystal
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Quartz Crystal
Quartz crystal is a shiny rock that sparkles in the light! It's like nature's own gem, making everything around it look magical.
Appearance
The Quartz Crystal is often clear and glass-like, forming distinct six-sided prisms with pointed ends. It can also appear in a rainbow of colors, like vibrant purple (amethyst) or smoky brown, making each crystal unique.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans once believed clear quartz was permanently frozen ice!
Quartz is so common, it makes up about 12% of Earth's crust!
The sand on many beaches is mostly made of tiny, eroded bits of quartz!
Tiny quartz crystals help your smartphone tell perfect time!
Special abilities
Ability
Time Keeper's Pulse
Quartz Crystal has piezoelectricity, which makes it vibrate at precise frequencies, helping clocks and watches keep perfect time.
Ability
Spark Creator
Quartz Crystal has piezoelectricity, allowing it to generate a small electric spark when squeezed, useful in gas lighters.
Ability
Light Bender
Quartz Crystal has high optical purity, allowing light to pass through clearly, making it excellent for lenses and prisms.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- clear, white, pink, purple, yellow, brown, black, green
- Hardness
- 7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Specific Gravity
- 2.65
- Crystal System
- trigonal
Traits
Vitreous Luster
Vitreous luster describes a mineral's appearance when reflecting light, resembling glass, often translucent or transparent.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Quartz Crystal be?
clear, white, pink, purple, yellow, brown, black, green
How hard is Quartz Crystal?
7
What kind of luster does Quartz Crystal have?
vitreous
What is Quartz Crystal's specific gravity?
2.65
What crystal system does Quartz Crystal belong to?
trigonal
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