Clear Quartz
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Clear Quartz
Clear quartz is a shiny, see-through crystal that looks like a tiny ice cube! It's known for its clarity and brightness.
Appearance
The Clear Quartz is a transparent, colorless mineral that often looks like frozen water or pure ice. It commonly forms beautiful six-sided prisms with pointed ends, making it distinct from many other clear crystals.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Clear quartz can be found in giant crystals weighing more than a car!
It's tough enough to scratch most metals, like iron and steel!
Many beautiful gemstones, like amethyst, are just different colored quartz!
The sand on many beaches is mostly tiny grains of quartz!
Special abilities
Ability
Light Bender
Clear Quartz has a unique atomic structure that allows it to refract light, splitting it into dazzling rainbows.
Ability
Time Keeper
Clear Quartz has a piezoelectric property, meaning it vibrates precisely when squeezed, making it perfect for clocks.
Ability
Data Carrier
Clear Quartz has high transparency and resistance to heat, making it perfect for fiber optics that carry internet signals.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- clear, transparent, colorless, milky white
- Hardness
- 7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Specific Gravity
- 2.65
- Crystal System
- hexagonal
Traits
Vitreous Luster
Vitreous luster describes a mineral's appearance when reflecting light, resembling glass, often translucent or transparent.
Fluorescent
Fluorescent minerals emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet light or other non-visible radiation, a phenomenon called fluorescence.
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.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
Crystal Quartz
Collections
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 Clear Quartz be?
clear, transparent, colorless, milky white
How hard is Clear Quartz?
7
What kind of luster does Clear Quartz have?
vitreous
What is Clear Quartz's specific gravity?
2.65
What crystal system does Clear Quartz belong to?
hexagonal
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