
Quartz Crystal Points With Inclusions
These stunning new crystals have a secret locked within. Quartz crystals can appear in different colors due to the inclusion of various impurities such as iron, titanium, or lithium. These inclusions contribute to the formation of unique varieties like amethyst (purple due to iron and irradiation), rose quartz (pink from titanium or manganese), and smoky quartz (brown to black due to natural radiation exposure). Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. Quartz is an igneous rock composed of oxygen and silicon atoms that crystallizes around magma or hydrothermal vents. It is the most abundant mineral on planet earth and can be found in the form of points, masses, grains, prisms, and even threaded. Quartz was first recorded in 300 B.C. by Theophrastus and was given the name kristallos. The origin comes from the word “ice” signifying the ancient belief that Quartz was encapsulated in ice. The modern name, Quartz Crystal, comes from the German