Quartz, everything you need to know about this precious stone

Surely you have heard more than once about quartz, no wonder, it is one of the best known minerals in the world. It is the fundamental component of many rocks and is one of the most varied minerals, occurring in all shapes, colors, and habits.

It tops the list of the hardest common minerals. Only rare minerals, like diamonds, are harder than it. It has countless uses, such as making mortar and glass, making lenses, and even in radio, television, radar, and high-precision watches.

It is one of our favorite components to make our gemstones. Its intense color makes it the favorite of many of you too and that is why we are going to dedicate these lines to talk about this exciting mineral.

What is quartz?

It is a chemical compound consisting of one part silicon and two parts oxygen. It is found on the surface of the earth and its unique properties make it one of the most useful natural substances.

Name’s origin

Its name derives from “quarz” a German word that, in turn, is of Slavic origin. Although other sources attribute it to the Saxon word Querkluftertz, which means cross-veined mineral.

It is a mineral that carries many years of antiquity behind it and has been admired by many generations over time.

Where is it located?

As we have said before, it is found on the surface of the earth. It is an abundant mineral in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. It is very resistant to mechanical and chemical weathering. This durability makes it the predominant mineral on the tops of the mountains and the main protagonist of the beaches, rivers and deserts.

If you are not yet lucky enough to enjoy this mineral, Serendipity gives you the opportunity. You may have this one on your side and touch a precious quartz stone in one of our candles. It will be the magic of serendipity who chooses.

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