mineral

Fire Quartz (Hematoid Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide (SiO2 + Fe2O3)

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Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Clear to white quartz with red, orange, or brown veining; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Clear to white quartz with red, orange, or brown veining
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed through the crystallization of silica-rich hydrothermal solutions where iron oxide (Hematite or Limonite) was present during or after the quartz growth, filling internal fractures.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for decorative carvings, lapidary work, jewelry, and by collectors of metaphysical crystals for its aesthetic appearance.

Geological facts

Also known as 'Harlequin Quartz' or 'Ferruginous Quartz', the reddish color is not a dye but a natural inclusion of iron inside the quartz matrix.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its ability to scratch glass and the presence of distinct red-orange internal 'flames' or veins. Commonly found in Madagascar, Brazil, and the USA.