mineral

Honey quartz crystal cluster

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), likely iron-stained or inclusion-rich quartz

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Hardness 7 Mohs; transparent to translucent amber-yellow crystals with vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture rather than cleavage. The cluster shows prismatic quartz crystals and iron-oxide staining or fluid inclusions producing the honey color.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz crystallizes from silica-rich hydrothermal fluids in cavities, veins, and vugs, commonly alongside iron minerals; the exact geological age and locality cannot be determined from the image. It may be natural matrix quartz or a cleaned/treated specimen.

Uses & applications

Used primarily for mineral collecting, display, and metaphysical decor; clear sections may occasionally be cut as low-grade gemstones. Commercial value is usually modest unless crystals are exceptionally clear, large, or from a documented locality.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and has piezoelectric properties, meaning it generates an electrical charge under mechanical stress.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its glassy luster, six-sided prisms, pointed terminations, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, the United States, and Mexico; comparable small clusters generally sell for about $10–$60, or $75–$200+ for unusually attractive documented specimens.