Quartz Bead Chips 16" - by the strand

Quartz is one of the most well known and recognizable minerals, because the most common mineral on earth. It occurs in basically all mineral environments, and is the important constituent of many rocks.

Quartz comes in many colors and shapes. It is found in many countries and many geologic environments. Major producers of natural quartz crystals are the United States and Brazil.

Natural quartz is rarely used as found in nature (especially in electrical applications), except as a gemstone. Natural quartz crystals have too many chemical impurities and physical flaws. As a result, a commercial process of manufacturing pure, flawless, electronics-grade quartz was developed. “Cultured quartz,” that is, quartz crystals grown very carefully in highly controlled laboratory conditions, is the quartz that is used in industry.

In the metaphysical realm, crystal Quartz is believed to be a power stone that harmonizes and balances. It is said to enhance and purify energy and thoughts in the spiritual, mental, and physical realms. It is also a powerfully protective stone, bringing the purified energy in. Historically, this crystal has been used to counter black magic, to perform diagnostic healing, and to communicate with spirits and other worlds.

Although not an official birthstone, clear quartz is aligned with the zodiac signs for Capricorn and Leo.

Clear quartz rates at a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

This is a natural stone product. Please expect flaws and imperfections. You will receive an item that looks similar to the example pictured.