Quartz Gemstones

As the second most abundant mineral in earth’s crust, quartz has long been known and adored by man for its wide array of colors and patterns. Quartz has remained a collector’s favorite for centuries because it not only comes in a multitude of colors and patterns, it can also contain an incredible array of inclusions of other minerals.

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Aqua Aura Quartz

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Aqua Aura Quartz specimen, a treated variety of clear quartz

 

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Clear Quartz variety - Aqua Aura Quartz
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Milky Quartz

Milky quartz is a translucent to opaque white to light gray variety of quartz.

Milky Quartz specimen
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Prasiolite

A pastel dream, this variety of quartz boasts a beautiful soft green color.

Oval cut Prasiolite
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Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Quartz is the colorless, transparent variety of Quartz.

Brazillian Crystalline Quartz
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Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz Crystals, Sapucaia, Brazil

Brazillian Rose Quartz Crystal
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Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz Crystals

Smoky Quartz Crystal
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Medusa Quartz

This unusual name refers to equally unusual inclusions within this crystal.

Rectangular cushion cabochon Medusa Quartz
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Sagenite

The term "sagenitic" is applied to quartz that contains a radiating mass of needle-like crystal inclusions of other minerals.

Free form buff cut Rutilated Star Quartz
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Strawberry Quartz

Strawberry quartz is so named because it has a sufficient number of red hematite inclusions to cause a perceived pinkish to reddish body color.

Emerald cut Strawberry Quartz
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Quartz Tourmalinated

Quartz Tourmalinated, 20x15mm rectangular octagonal panoramic cut 12.00ct

Rectangular octagonal panoramic cut Quartz Tourmalinated
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Conundrum Quartz

Conundrum quartz is called so because it contains a mysterious blend of up to 7 different types of mineral inclusions.

Oval mirror cut Conundrum Quartz
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Quartz with Pyrite

One of the most unique quartz varieties is a gorgeous crystal quartz that has the mineral pyrite encapsulated within its confines.

Oval buff top & quantum cut Pyrite in Quartz
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Petroleum Quartz

Each specimen contains three types of inclusions: oil, gas and water.

Free form Petroleum Quartz
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Amethyst

Amethyst was prized by ancient civilizations and was closely associated with spirituality, faith, and wisdom.

Amethyst
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Citrine

Citrine is the light to medium yellow and golden to reddish brown variety of quartz.

Cut Citrine
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Ametrine

Ametrine is a bi-color quartz variety that, as its name suggests, is a unique combination of amethyst and citrine within a single crystal.

Cut Ametrine
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Aventurine Quartz

Aventurine is a form of quartz, distinguished by its translucent to opaque appearance and the presence of mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glittery effect termed aventurescence.

Carved Frog Aventurine Quartz
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Tiger's Eye

It ranges in color from rich, golden yellow to bronze and brown.

Cared Tiger's Eye Quartz
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Hawk's-Eye

Hawk's-Eye Quartz, 35x25mm oval cabochon

Oval cabochon Hawk's-Eye Quartz
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Marra Mamba

Marra Mamba or Tiger Iron, a chatoyant rock that may appear banded, rippled or wavy

Marra Mamba/Tiger Iron
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Pietersite

It commonly exhibits various shades of color, ranging from blue to gray and red to yellow and brown.

Variant of Tiger's Eye - Pietersite