mineral

Dyed Quartz Pendant

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dye

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Clear quartz artificially dyed purple at the top and bright cyan-blue at the bottom. Luster: Vitreous. Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal (carved point). Cleavage: None.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Luster: Vitreous

Identified July 25, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Natural quartz forms in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and igneous rocks. The raw natural quartz is mined, cut, polished into a double-terminated hexagonal point, and then artificially color-dyed to create the multi-color gradient effect.

Uses & applications

Used in fashion jewelry, crystal healing, costume pendants, and decorative accessories.

Geological facts

Natural quartz crystals are often color-treated or dyed to enhance visual appeal for costume jewelry. Pure quartz is naturally colorless (rock crystal), but artificially introduced dyes can create vibrant synthetic color gradients like purple and blue.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its cut hexagonal point shape, vitreous luster, high clarity, and unnaturally vibrant, concentrated color localized at the tips, which is characteristic of artificial dyeing on clear quartz or glass.

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