mineral

Clear Quartz (Carved Merkaba)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Colorless/Transparent; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Colorless/Transparent
Luster: Vitreous (glass-like)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Colorless/Transparent; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments, most commonly from the cooling of silica-rich hydrothermal veins or within pegmatites over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Used in electronics (oscillators), manufacturing of glass and ceramics, high-end optical equipment, and widely as a jewelry and meditation stone (Merkaba geometric shape).

Geological facts

Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's crust. This specific shape, the Merkaba, is a star tetrahedron representing 'light, spirit, body' in various spiritual traditions.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its ability to scratch glass and lack of cleavage. While found globally, major high-quality deposits are in Brazil and Arkansas, USA. As a Merkaba, it is easily identified by its 8-pointed star shape.

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