mineral
Lemon Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Pale to vibrant yellow (lemon-colored). Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal structure: Trigonal. Cleavage: None (exhibits conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale to vibrant yellow (lemon-colored)
- Luster
- Vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Pale to vibrant yellow (lemon-colored). Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal structure: Trigonal. Cleavage: None (exhibits conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites. While some lemon quartz occurs naturally through natural irradiation and iron impurities, much of the material on the market is produced by treating clear quartz or smoky quartz with gamma irradiation followed by heat treatment.
Uses & applications
Widely used in the gemstone and jewelry industry for rings, earrings, and pendants; also popular among crystal collectors.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's continental crust. Lemon quartz is appreciated for its bright, sunny hue which makes it a favorite for cheerful summer jewelry pieces.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive yellow color, glassy luster, lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture. Found in various global localities including Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.
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