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Clear Quartz

Typical Origin Brazil, Madagascar, the United States, Switzerland, India and China
Material Type Mineral
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Clear Quartz

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

The Material

Clear Quartz is a transparent to translucent quartz material that may contain natural veils, internal fractures, growth features, fluid inclusions, or other mineral inclusions. Clarity and internal character can vary considerably from piece to piece.

A high polish can produce a bright, glass-like surface while still leaving internal features visible through the finished carving. Natural fractures, inclusions, thin edges, and fine carved details require careful handling.

VISIBLE CHARACTER

Finished Material Character

See how natural banding, colour variation, and surface character remain visible after carving and polishing.

Clear Quartz
Banding in the Finished Form
Clear Quartz
Colour and Surface Variation

MATERIAL NOTES

Reference

Material Type
Mineral
Typical Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, the United States, Switzerland, India and China
Natural Variation
Expected from piece to piece

MATERIAL JOURNAL

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Continue with a deeper note on the material, its visible character, and what to look for in a finished carving.

Quartz clair | Pierre de clarté, de coordination et d'alignement énergétique
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Quartz clair | Pierre de clarté, de coordination et d'alignement énergétique

An evidence-based guide to Clear Quartz geology, natural structure, carving behavior, identification, collecting and care.

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Clear Quartz Specimens

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