Definition: Quartz is a family of colored gemstones widely used in jewelry. Quartz is affordable and is available in a large range of transparent and opaque colors, some with inclusions and other effects that add an extra design element.
A Few Popular Types of Quartz
- Smoky quartz, warm yellowish browns
- Yellow quartz, known as citrine
- Amethyst, one of the most popular types of quartz, light lavender to rosy purple
- Rose quartz, pale to deeper pink, can be transparent (more valuable) or opaque (more common)
- Aventurine, translucent green or warmish brown, both with inclusions
Quartz is rated at 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
