Quartz
General Properties of the Abundant Crystal QuartzQuartz is the most abundant mineral on Earth. It is used throughout the globe for many simple daily tasks. Beach Sand, Glass, Earths Crust, River Rocks, we need them for our clocks and phones. Almost any electronic device contains a quartz crystal.
Quartz is made up of Silicon Dioxide, and the inclusions of unique minerals during formation account for the variety.
Quartz forms along a hexagonal lattice.
Quartz Variety
Variations of Clear QuartzAgate Variety
Agate Variety of the Quartz FamilyAgate is a common stone with lots of different looks. It is a micro crystalline version of quartz that is technically a chalcedony. Agate forms along a hexagonal crystal lattice.
Tiger Eye Variety
Different colours of tiger eyeTiger Eye is a luminous version of quartz that has been crumpled. It exhibits Chatoyancy a beautiful shimmer included in this stone. It forms along a Trigonal Crystal Lattus.
Resources & References
Different colours of tiger eyeSilver Cove Encyclopedia App
Melody - Love is in the Earth- Earth Love Publishing House 1995
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