mineral

Clear Quartz Crystal (Likely Golden Healer/Iron-Stained)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Colorless/transparent with yellow-orange iron inclusions; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Colorless/transparent with yellow-orange iron inclusions
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified June 3, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed from silica-rich hydrothermal solutions in veins, pegmatites, and geodes. Quartz can form over millions of years across various geological ages from the Precambrian to modern hot springs.

Uses & applications

Used in electronics (oscillators), manufacturing of glass, jewelry, meditation and metaphysical practices, and as a popular decorative display specimen.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Specimens like this one, with natural yellow iron staining, are often marketed as 'Golden Healer' quartz in the gemstone trade.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and hexagonal crystal habit. Common in mountainous regions worldwide, notably Brazil, Madagascar, and Arkansas, USA.

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