mineral
Golden Healer Quartz
Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden-orange color due to iron inclusions, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden-orange color due to iron inclusions, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites when quartz crystals grow in the presence of iron-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Popularly used in crystal healing, meditation, and crafted into decorative gemstone towers or jewelry.
Geological facts
The golden hue is created by iron oxide trapped beneath or within the quartz matrix during crystallization.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive golden-yellow internal inclusions and glassy luster, commonly sourced from Brazil and Madagascar.
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