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Quartz

Quartz is a glossy and hard mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form and is present in most rocks, especially in granite and sandstone. Next to feldspar, quartz is the earth’s second most abundant mineral.

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Why is amethyst used in jewelry?

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Amethyst is a precious stone much like but not as popular as diamonds. It is used in jewelry such as rings, necklaces and bracelets.

Where do you find quartz crystals?

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you find it almost everywhere in the world
quarts is located on the earths surface

What state of matter is quartz?

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Is quartz salty?

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No. Quartz is insoluble in water and contains no sodium ions. It is a giant covalent structure of silicon and oxygen.

Is rose Quartz common?

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Is quartz lustrous?

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Some are, some aren't.

Is quartz thermoplastic?

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What are two uses for quartz?

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Is smoky quartz worthwhile to mine?

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find in open area of moutain & valley

Does quartz have fluorescence?

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Is rose quartz rare?

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No. It is very common and easy to find.

How do you tell if necklace is crystal?

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I can't tell if you mean "crystal" as in "made of a crystalline material" or "crystal" as in "made of lead crystal, which is not technically a crystal at all".

Take it to a jeweler. There's not any simple foolproof way a layman could tell.

Is a quartz a cleavage?

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No. In minerology, cleavage is a feature, not a physical thing. Regardless, quartz does not possess the feature known as cleavage, meaning that it has no parallel broken surfaces. Rather, the feature that quartz can possess is called "fracture."