Quartz

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.0
Specific Gravity 2.65
Refractive Index 1.544 – 1.553
Crystal System Trigonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.009
Dispersion 0.013
Pleochroism Weakly dichroic

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Quartz
Mohs hardness of Quartz shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Quartz
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Quartz

石英是地球上分布最广泛的矿物之一,化学成分为二氧化硅(SiO₂),覆盖了从无色透明的水晶到紫水晶、黄水晶、玫瑰石英、烟晶等五彩缤纷的宝石品种。石英的晶体结构赋予其莫氏7的硬度和良好的化学稳定性,使之成为历史上用途最广泛的宝石材料。水晶(透明石英)因其令人惊叹的光学纯净性,在古代曾被误认为是永久冻结的冰。紫水晶是二月生辰石,黄水晶是十一月生辰石,玫瑰石英则以其柔和的粉红色深受年轻消费者喜爱。石英家族在全球宝石市场中占据着举足轻重的地位。

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Jewelry Use

Durability 7/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quartz?
石英是地球上分布最广泛的矿物之一,化学成分为二氧化硅(SiO₂),覆盖了从无色透明的水晶到紫水晶、黄水晶、玫瑰石英、烟晶等五彩缤纷的宝石品种。石英的晶体结构赋予其莫氏7的硬度和良好的化学稳定性,使之成为历史上用途最广泛的宝石材料。水晶(透明石英)因其令人惊叹的光学纯净性,在古代曾被误认为是永久冻结的冰。紫水晶是二月生辰石,黄水晶是十一月生辰石,玫瑰石英则以其柔和的粉红色深受年轻消费者喜爱。石英家族在全球宝石市场中占据着举足轻重的地位。
What is the hardness of Quartz?
Quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Quartz?
Quartz is primarily Various.
How much does Quartz cost?
Quartz falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Quartz?
Quartz belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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