Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz is typically non-toxic unless it's in powder form. Long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis. Therefore, when cutting or polishing clear Quartz, be sure to wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling its dust.

Clarity and weight are the decisive factors that affect the price of clear Quartz tumbled. At about 2.5 cm in diameter, the price of a high-quality clear quartz tumbled is usually $1-$3/piece. In addition to the impact of clarity and weight on the price of crystal clusters, the shape and integrity of the clear quartz clusters are also important factors affecting pricing. The price of clear Quartz clusters can range from $1-$70/piece. The rarest large, beautifully shaped, complete crystals or high-clarity clusters can even fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

Clear Quartz is known for its sturdy crystalline structure, contributing to a good level of toughness. While it withstands daily wear relatively well, sharp impacts or accidental drops could potentially chip or crack the stone.

Clear Quartz is stable as it can withstand everyday conditions like prolonged light exposure, immersion in water, dry environments, and contact with household detergents or contaminants such as sweat and pigments without any notable changes to its appearance.

Common colored varieties include citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, milky quartz, and others. These color differentiations arise from the presence of impurities which change the molecular orbitals, causing some electronic transitions to take place in the visible spectrum causing colors. Polymorphs of quartz include: α-quartz (low), β-quartz, tridymite, moganite, cristobalite, coesite, and stishovite.

Quartz is among the minerals with the greatest variety of use. Clear Quartz has the same physical properties as regular quartz, meaning it can be utilized in the same way. However, its distinct optical properties gave it a range of special uses, such as the production of lenses and prisms. As an ornamental rock, clear Quartz is used as a gemstone, as well as for the production of carved "crystal" glassware – although today it has been largely replaced by regular industrial glass and plastic.

Clear Quartz's association with the crown chakra means it may have significant influences on the brain. It's said to unlock psychic capabilities, increase focus, and release lost memories. The belief is that clear Quartz connects all the chakras and encourages the cleansing of the soul. Physically, it's believed to energize the immune system and metabolism, which could be great for anyone looking to lose weight!