Druzy Quartz
Name:
Druzy Quartz
Other Name:
Drusy, Druse
Pronunciation:
dru·sy -zē
Type:
Mineral
Classification:
Framework Silicate mineral
Luster:
Vitreous (glass-like)
Chemical Formulation:
Overall chemical forrmula SiO2
Fluorescent:
Some
Mohs Hardness:
7
Color:
Various, any depending on the minerals composition
Fracture/Cleavage:
None to Indistinct
Uses:
Jewelry, home decor, spiritual practices
Key Features:
Druzy is a description of a crystal formation. Druzy is the layer of sparkling crystals that form on the surface of a rock or mineral. The size of the druzy can vary from extremely small crystal points to large crystal points. Druzy can form from minerals like quartz, calcite, chalcedony, malachite, azurite, garnet, hematite, and cobalt calcite. Druzy is the formation of crystals on the rock surface. That surface could be agate or other rock.
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