mineral

Golden Healer Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Ferruginous (Iron Oxide) inclusions

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Clear to translucent with yellow, orange, or gold staining; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Clear to translucent with yellow, orange, or gold staining
Luster: Vitreous

Identified May 9, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins through the deposition of silica-rich fluids. The golden coloration is caused by iron oxide (limonite or hematite) being trapped within the crystal structure or in surface fractures during or after growth.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for ornamental lapidary work, jewelry, crystal healing collections, and decorative points or 'obelisks' like the one shown.

Geological facts

Golden Healer Quartz is unique because the iron coloration can be found inside the crystal rather than just as a surface coating. It is highly sought after in the metaphysical community for its purported high-frequency healing energy.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic quartz pyramid shape and glassy luster combined with internal yellow-gold staining. Commonly found in Madagascar, Brazil, and Arkansas, USA. When in the field, look for associated iron-rich minerals in quartz veins.

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