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 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 cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, often artificially enhanced through irradiation and heat treatment of iron-containing quartz.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry-making, lapidary arts, and metaphysical crystal collections.
Geological facts
Natural yellow quartz is often called citrine, but intensely treated lemon quartz receives its vibrant hue through specific laboratory irradiation processes.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct yellow color, conchoidal fracture, and quartz hardness; commonly sourced from Brazil and Madagascar.
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