mineral

Quartz (Peach/Orange variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Peach, salmon, or light orange; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Peach, salmon, or light orange
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Peach, salmon, or light orange; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling of silica-rich magma or precipitation from hydrothermal veins. The orange hue often comes from microscopic inclusions of hematite or other iron oxides. Found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments.

Uses & applications

Used in lapidary work for beads and carvings, as a healing crystal in metaphysical practices, and in various industrial applications like glass making when found in high purity.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Peach-colored quartz is often associated with emotional balance in gemstone lore. It is highly resistant to chemical and physical weathering.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its ability to scratch glass, lack of cleavage, and characteristic greasy or vitreous luster. Commonly found as pebbles in riverbeds or within granite outcroppings. Collectors should look for saturated color and clarity.