mineral
Dyed Quartz (Candy Quartz / Aura Quartz Imitation)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed naturally in various geological environments, then artificially fracture-filled and dyed vibrant purple, blue, and yellow hues.
Uses & applications
Widely used in beaded jewelry, ornamental items, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Natural quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, but bright multicolored variations like these are typically heat-treated and dyed.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its bright, unnatural color pooling in microscopic fractures of transparent quartz beads; sourced globally and tumbled commercially.
