mineral
Lemon Quartz
Silicon dioxide, SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal processes in pegmatites or volcanic cavities, often naturally irradiated or artificially treated.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry making, faceted gemstones, decorative carvings, and metaphysical crystal collections.
Geological facts
Lemon quartz is frequently created by heating and irradiating smoky quartz or yellow quartz varieties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive bright yellow hue, vitreous luster, and high scratch resistance; found globally in Brazil and Madagascar.
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