Min 5.50ct 12mm Round Tourmalinated Quartz Item: QDR1203A
In Stock Price: $22.12
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Product Description for Min 5.50ct 12mm Round Tourmalinated QuartzAs one of the most common gem families, quartz comprises several different varieties of gems, including crystalline (visible to the naked eye) and crypto-crystalline (microscopic crystals). Crystalline quartz includes amethyst, aventurine, rock crystal, citrine, prasiolite, cat's eye, smoky quartz, rose quartz, and tiger's eye. Crypto-crystalline quartz is also known as chalcedony and includes types of agates, bloodstone, carnelian, chrysoprase, onyx, and sard. It ranks 7 on Mohs' scale.
Product Information for Min 5.50ct 12mm Round Tourmalinated Quartz
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Tourmalinated Quartz
| Shape: | Round | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Mixed Cuts | Treatment: | Untreated |
| Color: | Colorless | Gemstone Group: | Quartz |
| Dimensions: | 12 MM - Calibrated | Origin: | Brazil |
| Count: | 1.00 | Origin: | Brazil |
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A Must for Earrings,
March 12, 2008
Bagoo
, Charlottesville, VA
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"I ordered a second set of these because my best friend melted when she saw the set I ordered to make earrings for myself. They have resolved what to get her for Christmas next year!
Not only are they classic black and white, they are unique creations of nature."
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Amazing,
March 4, 2008
lilwiht
, Ohio
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"I believe this is one of the most beautiful stones I have ever seen. I love black and white and this is just darling, I am making a beautiful pendent with this one and buying another for my collection!"
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Love it!,
February 26, 2008
pink2
, California
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"Love the tourmalinated quartz from Brazil. This piece has lovely rutiles. Very happy with purchase."
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home learning library quartz
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Fast Facts
| One of the most common gem families, quartz can be found all around the world. |
| In 1921, it was discovered that quartz can generate an electrical charge. |
| Throughout history, quartz was considered to hold the power of communication or divination. Interestingly, quartz was used in the development of modern radio frequencies. |
The Greeks believed quartz was clear ice that over time had hardened into stone.
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Quartz is one of the most common gem families and can be found all around the world. Quartz comprises several different groups of gems from crystalline quartz (crystals viewable by the naked eye) and crypto-crystalline (microscopic crystals). Crystalline quartz includes amethyst, aventurine, rock crystal, blue quartz, citrine, hawk’s eye, prasiolite, quartz cat’s eye, smoky quartz, rose quartz, and tiger’s eye. Crypto-crystalline quartz is also known as chalcedony and includes agate, bloodstone, carnelian, chyrsoprase, jasper, moss agate, onyx and sard.
Color
Quartz is one of the most common gem families, and it exhibits a wide range of colors.
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