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Quartz var. Rock Crystal



Mineral Species: Quartz var. Rock Crystal

Chemical Formula: SiO2

Chemical Name: Silicon Dioxide

Mineral Class: Tectosilicate

Mineral NotesRock crystal is the name given to clear colourless Quartz, usually large crystals. Rock crystal often has inclusions of other minerals and these inclusions sometimes produce beautiful varieties.

Description: A pair of elongated columnar crystals topped by multifaced pyramidal terminations. The base is surrounded smaller needle-like crystals. All show excellent transparency and most crystals show very few internal flaws or inclusions. All the crystals grow from a base of massive quartz. Together they give rise to a very aesthetic display group.

Location: Ratiborice, Czech Republic.


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