{"product_id":"tower-clear-quartz-1","title":"TOWER | Clear Quartz 2”-4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear Quartz —\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethe stone of clarity, amplification, and limitless possibility.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure, transparent variety of quartz known for its clarity and brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most abundant and versatile minerals on Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound in stunning crystal formations: points, clusters, double-terminated, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly valued by collectors, healers, and lapidary artists alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown as the “master crystal” for its adaptability and universal appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional durability with a Mohs hardness of 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKA (Also Known As)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRock Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the most traditional and widely used historical name\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a general descriptive trade name\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePure Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – referring to its colorless, inclusion-free appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHyaline Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a scientific term describing its transparent nature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIce Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a poetic nickname inspired by its glass-like clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaster Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a modern metaphysical term reflecting its versatile reputation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMineral Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colorless \/ transparent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 (Mohs scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous (glassy)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hexagonal (trigonal division)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent to translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCleavage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFracture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conchoidal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocalities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz is found worldwide, with some of the most notable sources including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazil (Minas Gerais)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArkansas, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitzerland (Alpine regions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePakistan (Skardu region)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina (various provinces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach locality offers subtle differences in clarity, formation style, and crystal habit—making every specimen unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz forms in a wide range of geological environments, most commonly through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHydrothermal processes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silica-rich fluids cool within fractures in host rock, crystallizing over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePegmatitic environments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow cooling of magma allows large, well-formed crystals to develop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetamorphic conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz recrystallizes under heat and pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver millions of years, these processes create the iconic hexagonal prisms and pointed terminations that define quartz crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineralogy Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is one of the most fundamental minerals in geology, composed entirely of silicon and oxygen. Its crystal structure is built from a continuous framework of SiO₄ tetrahedra, giving it remarkable stability and resistance to weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz represents the purest form of quartz, lacking inclusions or trace elements that would otherwise impart color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional clarity and light transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, durable structure resistant to scratching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring geometric perfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile in both raw and polished forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently displays fascinating internal features like veils, rainbows, or phantoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz has been forming since the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecambrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, over 4 billion years ago, and continues to form today. It is one of the most enduring minerals in Earth’s crust, appearing in nearly every geological era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGroup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tectosilicates (framework silicates)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is a major component in many rock types, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIgneous rocks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Granite, rhyolite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetamorphic rocks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartzite, schist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSedimentary rocks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandstone (often composed largely of quartz grains)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts resistance to weathering makes it a dominant mineral in Earth’s surface environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Folklore Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz has captivated civilizations for thousands of years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient Greeks believed it was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeternal ice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, frozen so deeply it would never thaw\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomans carved it into seals and jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJapanese culture considered quartz the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreath of a white dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigenous cultures worldwide have used quartz in ceremonial and spiritual practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts clarity and light-reflecting qualities have long symbolized purity, clarity, and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collectors Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversally recognizable and foundational to any collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible variety of formations and growth habits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffordable entry point with high-end collector pieces available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs beautifully with other minerals in display settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers both scientific significance and aesthetic appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear quartz is often the first crystal a collector acquires—and one they never stop appreciating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay and Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowcase under natural or directional lighting to enhance brilliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse dark or neutral backdrops for high contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup with complementary minerals for gallery-style presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean gently with warm water and mild soap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore separately to prevent scratching softer minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle with care to avoid chipping terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Nod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany believe clear quartz carries powerful energetic qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon Associations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amplification, clarity, focus, 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