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Mystic Quartz

Quartz

By Tim Matthews, JD, FGA, GG, DGA,
CEO and President of JTV
Published: June 2014
Mystic Quartz Polished
Table of Contents
  • General Information
  • Mystic Quartz Colors
  • Countries of Origin
  • Care

General Information

  • Classification
  • Optical Properties
  • Characteristic Physical Properties
  • Chemistry & Crystallography
Common Name
Mystic Quartz
Species
Quartz
Transparency
Transparent
Dispersion
Strength: None
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
Polariscope Reaction
Doubly Refractive (DR)
Fluorescence
SWUV: Inert
LWUV: Inert
Pleochroism
None
Hardness
7
Streak
None
Toughness
Good
Inclusions
Might have liquid inclusions or healed fractures.
Luster
Vitreous
Stability
Fair
Fracture
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Chemical Name
silicon dioxide (aka silica)
Chemical Formula
SiO2
Crystal System
Trigonal
Chemistry Classification
Silicate

Mystic Quartz Colors

  • Bi-color Mystic Quartz
    Bi-color
  • Yellow Mystic Quartz
    Yellow
  • White Mystic Quartz
    White
  • Red Mystic Quartz
    Red
  • Purple Mystic Quartz
    Purple
  • Pink Mystic Quartz
    Pink
  • Orange Mystic Quartz
    Orange
  • Multi-color Mystic Quartz
    Multi-color
  • Green Mystic Quartz
    Green
  • Gray Mystic Quartz
    Gray
  • Colorless Mystic Quartz
    Colorless
  • Brown Mystic Quartz
    Brown
  • Blue Mystic Quartz
    Blue
  • Black Mystic Quartz
    Black

Countries of Origin

Brazil

Care

The coating that gives this stone its rainbow should not be re-polished, scratched, or chipped. Gentle rinsing in warm water should be all you need to keep it bright. Keep your mystic quartz free of perfumes, lotions, and chemicals.

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