QUARTZ
From the soothing pale green of prasiolite to the golden, star-like streaks of rutilated quartz, the transformational qualities of Quartz gemstones are boundless. Each variety has its singular attraction, and each stone a luster all of its own. “The lushness of prasiolite speaks to me because it’s a soothing color and reminds me of regrowth,” Karin explains. “The cognac and deep rich browns of the smoky quartz have an earthy, mysterious appeal to me. As a jewelry designer, I love designing with these stones.”
Quartz FAQs
Is quartz generally lower-cost than other gemstones?
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Yes, because they are quite abundant! The price goes up with deeply saturated stones like Amethyst or Citrine.
Can quartz get wet?
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Yes, just as before though, be careful of chlorine pools or salt water.
How to identify pure quartz?
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Most accurate is a Mohs scale read of 7. Natural quartz often has imperfections and inclusions and will be cold to the touch unlike plastic fakes.
What is the rarest type of quartz?
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Cotterite (which honestly I have never heard of)!!! One that I work with that can be rare is Citrine if the yellow is natural and has not been heat treated.