mineral
Lemon Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale yellow to greenish-yellow color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale yellow to greenish-yellow color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed hydrothermally in pegmatites and veins, often created by artificially irradiating and heating yellow-to-brown quartz or natural trace iron inclusions.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, decorative ornaments, and crystal healing collections.
Geological facts
Natural lemon quartz is quite rare, so most specimens on the market are produced through heat treatment of green quartz or low-grade amethyst.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pale yellow color and typical quartz hexagonal prismatic crystal habits with pyramidal terminations.
