mineral

Golden Healer Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with limonite/hematite inclusions

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Clear to milky with yellow, orange, or gold staining; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Clear to milky with yellow, orange, or gold staining
Luster: Vitreous

Identified May 2, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed from silica-rich hydrothermal solutions where iron oxide minerals like limonite or hematite leached into the crystal fractures or coated the surface during or after growth.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for lapidary work, jewelry, and by mineral collectors. It is highly popular in the metaphysical community for 'healing' purposes.

Geological facts

The 'golden' hue is not part of the quartz crystal lattice itself but is an internal or surface coating of iron oxide. It is often found in Arkansas, USA, and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic yellow-orange iron staining within transparent or translucent quartz. It can be found in quartz veins and pegmatites worldwide.

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