mineral
Quartz with Limonite Inclusions
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with FeO(OH)·nH2O
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to clear with yellow-brown patches, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to clear with yellow-brown patches, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, where iron-bearing fluids stained the silica matrix over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Utilized in lapidary arts, metaphysical collections, and decorative gemstone carving.
Geological facts
Limonite staining often creates picturesque dendritic or golden patterns inside the clear quartz crystal matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high scratch resistance and characteristic yellow-brown iron oxide staining visible under magnification.
