Quartz Gemstone Beads
Quartz, a key player in the world of gemstones, is celebrated for its wide range of varieties and its durability. Known scientifically as silicon dioxide, this mineral is characterized by its crystalline structure which can manifest in different forms such as Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Citrine. Each variant boasts unique colors and patterns but shares a common hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, making it resistant to scratches and daily wear.
Facts: The history of Quartz is as rich and multifaceted as the stone itself. It has been used in carvings, tools, and jewelry for thousands of years across various cultures. In ancient times, Quartz was believed to be water frozen so hard it would never thaw. From the mystic carvings of the ancient Egyptians to the revered crystal balls of medieval fortune-tellers, Quartz has captured the human imagination through the ages, reflecting our ancestors' beliefs and artistic expressions.
Metaphysical / Holistic: Quartz channels energies that may enhance clarity and improve concentration. Often associated with dispelling negativity, these beads are ideal for crafting jewelry that doesn't just accessorize but also uplifts and balances the spirit.
Gold Rutilated Quartz 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Gold Rutilated Quartz 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Gold Rutilated Quartz 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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5 Elements Quartz 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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5 Elements Quartz 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
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Crystal Quartz 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
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Crystal Quartz 4mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
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Crystal Quartz 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Smoky Quartz 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Smoky Quartz is a translucent smoky brown or gray variety of Quartz. It ranges from almost completely transparent to an almost opaque brownish to g...
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Smoky Quartz 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Smoky Quartz 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Lemon Quartz 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Lemon Quartz 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz 7x10mm Faceted Tube - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
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Strawberry Quartz 7x10mm Faceted Tube - 15-16 Inch
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Strawberry Quartz is a translucent, milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral. Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red. Quartz has...
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Rainbow Rutilated Quartz 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...
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Green Lodalite Quartz 9x11-10x14mm Tumble Nugget A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Green Lodolite is Quartz with inclusions of sand. These inclusions range broadly in type and color and produce patterns that can look like gardens....
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Hematoid Quartz 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Hematoid Quartz is Quartz with inclusions of hematite. The hematite inclusions are responsible for the stone’s color, which can be yellow, orange, ...
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Red Hematoid Quartz 6mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
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Hematoid Quartz is Quartz with inclusions of hematite. The hematite inclusions are responsible for the stone’s color, which can be yellow, orange, ...
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Mixed Lodalite Quartz 6mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
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Strawberry Quartz 6x12-10x20mm Free Form Dancing Drops A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Strawberry Quartz is a translucent, milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral. Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red. Quartz has...
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Banded Mixed Stone 6-9mm Chip - Citrine/Green & Red Lodalited Quartz - 15-16 Inch
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Banded Mixed Stone 6-9mm Chip - Citrine/Crystal/Strawberry Quartz - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz 13mm Faceted Clover - 15-16 Inch
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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
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Red Hematoid Quartz 12x25-40mm Graduated Side Drilled Points - 15-16 Inch
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Hematoid Quartz is Quartz with inclusions of hematite. The hematite inclusions are responsible for the stone’s color, which can be yellow, orange, ...
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Copper Rutilated Quartz 5x8mm Chip with Spacers - 15-16 Inch
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Multi Rutilated Quartz 5x8mm Chip with Spacers - 15-16 Inch
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Black Rutilated Quartz 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch
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Lemon Quartz 14mm Faceted Star - 15-16 Inch
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Pink Mica 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Mica is a mineral name given to a group of minerals that are physically and chemically similar. They are all silicate minerals, known as sheet sil...
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Black Mica 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Green Mica 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Green and Black Mica Muscovite 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Mixed Lodalite Quartz 8x10-9x13mm Side Drilled Pebble - 15-16 Inch
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About this stone
Color
ClearPinkPurpleYellowBrownGreenMulti
Origin
BrazilMadagascarUSA (Arkansas)IndiaChinaUruguayZambia
Mohs hardness
7
Treatment categories
NaturalHeatedIrradiated
Industry-standard treatment
Varies by variety — heat for citrine and prasiolite; irradiation common for smoky and lemon
Mineral chemistry
Silicon dioxide
Crystal system
Trigonal
Stone family
Quartz
Common cuts
Faceted RondelleRoundSmoothMicrofaceted RoundChip
Common sizes
2mm3mm4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Durable (Mohs 7). Ultrasonic and steam generally safe for natural material; confirm treatment for irradiated or heated strands.
Related stones
Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Rutilated Quartz
Frequently asked questions
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Is amethyst the same thing as quartz?
Yes. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz — same chemistry (silicon dioxide), same Mohs 7 hardness, same crystal structure. The trace iron in the rough plus natural underground radiation produces the purple color. Citrine, rose, smoky, clear/rock crystal, ametrine, rutilated, and dozens of other named "stones" are all members of the quartz family. -
What's the difference between crystal quartz, clear quartz, and rock crystal?
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Is smoky quartz natural?
The brown-to-black color of smoky quartz is produced by gamma radiation acting on aluminum-bearing clear quartz. That radiation occurs naturally underground — but slowly. Most commercial smoky quartz on the bead market is clear quartz that was irradiated artificially in a lab to speed up the same process. The result is chemically identical to natural smoky quartz; irradiation, when known and disclosed by the supplier — ask before buying if treatment isn't specified. -
Is most "citrine" actually heat-treated amethyst?
Yes — by some industry estimates, around 90% of commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine is pale honey or champagne-colored; the bright orange "Madeira" tones most designers picture when they hear "citrine" are almost always the heat-treated product. Treatment status (natural vs. heat-treated amethyst) should be disclosed — ask if a strand doesn't specify. -
Is "green amethyst" a real stone?
The green stone marketed as "green amethyst" is prasiolite — heat-treated amethyst that turned green rather than yellow under controlled heat. The FTC does not consider "green amethyst" an acceptable trade name. Use "prasiolite" if accuracy matters.