Quartz family · Collection guide

Clear Quartz

Identification clues

Look for a glassy, clear-to-milky body and the suggestion of six-sided crystal faces.

Quartz is silicon dioxide, has a Mohs hardness of 7, and normally fractures rather than cleaves.

Use a soft cloth or brief warm soapy water. Avoid sudden temperature changes and hard knocks.

Look a little closer

Compare the clear and cloudy areas in the photograph. Follow the flat crystal faces and look for changes in transparency along the edges.

Traditional meanings & associations

Modern crystal traditions associate Clear Quartz with clarity, intention, and amplification.

These are cultural or spiritual associations, separate from mineral science. They are not demonstrated health or financial effects.