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Multicolor quartz bead bracelet

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); bead colors may be from different varieties or treated quartz

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Quartz has Mohs hardness 7, a vitreous luster, and a trigonal crystal structure; it lacks cleavage and breaks with conchoidal fracture. The rounded beads appear orange, blue-green, and purple, but the image does not establish whether they are natural, dyed, or other minerals.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks and in hydrothermal veins; it occurs worldwide and spans a broad range of geological ages. The beads have been cut and polished into a human-made jewelry item.

Uses & applications

Used in jewelry and collected as gemstone beads; quartz also has major industrial uses in glass, electronics, and abrasives.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals, and its many colors arise from trace elements, inclusions, defects, or treatment.

Field identification & locations

The photo shows polished beads rather than enough detail to identify individual varieties reliably. Value depends on bead material, treatment, craftsmanship, and the metal findings.