Quartz • Macrocrystalline Quartz

Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal

Water-clear and colorless with vitreous luster.

SiO₂ (Pure Silicon Dioxide)Mohs 7.0 Mohs

Mineralogical & Gemological Profile

Mineral Family	Quartz
Mineral Species	Macrocrystalline Quartz
Gemological Variety	Rock Crystal (Clear Quartz)
Chemical Composition	`SiO₂ (Pure Silicon Dioxide)`
Crystal System	Trigonal
Mohs Hardness	7.0 Mohs
Specific Gravity	2.65
Refractive Index	1.544 – 1.553

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Color Characteristics & Optical Behavior

Water-clear and colorless with vitreous luster.

Geological Context & Pakistani / Global Localities

Forms in alpine hydrothermal veins and pegmatitic cavities worldwide, including high-altitude clefts in northern Pakistan.

Collector Interest & Rarity Factors

Valued for optical clarity, doubly terminated 'Faden' quartz formations from Waziristan/Balochistan, and mineral associations.

Fine Jewelry Applications

Used for rock-crystal carvings, intaglios, beads, and doublet caps.

Treatment Considerations & Disclosure

Generally untreated in its natural colorless state.

Care & Cleaning Instructions

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush.

Traditional Meaning

Traditional Symbolism & Cultural Heritage

Known to the ancient Greeks as 'krystallos' (ice), symbolizing clarity, purity, and precision. Alternative April birthstone.

Note: Cultural and birthstone traditions are presented strictly as historical folklore, never as scientifically verified medical or metaphysical effects.

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