Hematoid Quartz
Quartz & Crystal Family
Hematoid quartz is a trade name for ferruginous quartz, a natural quartz variety colored red, orange, brown, or yellow by included iron oxides. Hematite may form clouds, flakes, or distinct platelets; limonite and related iron oxides can also contribute color.
Identity
- Material or variety
- Quartz
- Scientific or material identity
- Quartz
- Classification
- Natural mineral or mineral variety
- Aliases or trade names
- Ferruginous quartz · Hematite quartz · Hematoide
- Composition or formula
- SiO₂
- Crystal system or structure
- Trigonal
- Geological or manufacturing origin
- Can form in more than one geological environment, or combines several materials.
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Specific gravity
- 2.65
Origins
Brazil · Madagascar · Morocco
Appearance & optical properties
pink-orange quartz with diffuse red hematite clouds.
Uses & care
- Common uses
- It is cut into cabochons, beads, faceted gems, and carvings, while crystals with striking internal plumes or platelets are collected as specimens.
- Handling and cleaning
- Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. Avoid hard blows, and use gentle methods when iron-oxide inclusions or coatings reach the surface.
Jewellery
5 pieces of Hematoid Quartz jewellery. Learners earn each one in DigMyGem by learning words; until then it shows as a silhouette.
Bloodfire Ring
Ring
Iron-red clouds glow inside the stone like embers under ash.
Rust Ember Necklace
Necklace
A string of fire quartz beads, each one holding a smouldering red cloud.
Iron Veil Crown
Crown
A crown of fire quartz whose red veils deepen toward the front.
Iron Rose Pendant
Pendant
An imagined pendant of hematoid quartz, clear quartz stained rusty red by hematite, carved in the shape of a rose.
Rust Rose Chandelier Earrings
Earrings
An imagined pair of long chandelier earrings of hematoid quartz, clear crystal clouded rust red by iron.