mineral
Orange Quartz / Peach Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, peachy-orange color due to hematite or mica inclusions, waxy to vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, peachy-orange color due to hematite or mica inclusions, waxy to vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through hydrothermal deposition of silica containing microscopic iron oxide (hematite or goethite) inclusions.
Uses & applications
Used in lapidary work, jewelry, pocket stones, decorative carving, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Orange quartz gets its distinct warm coloration from tiny mineral inclusions suspended within the quartz structure, often micro-crystals of hematite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its scratch resistance (scratches glass), waxy-smooth tumbled surface, orange translucent hue, and lack of cleavage. Commonly found in India, Brazil, and South Africa.
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