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.
Black Tourmalinated Quartz 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Tourmaline naturally occurs in a full color spectrum and is used as both a trade name and as a gemological name for a group of minerals of varying ...
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Black Rutilated Quartz 10mm 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 14x20-14x25mm Jagged Rough Collar - 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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Rose Quartz 8x16-10x24mm Jagged Rough Collar - 15-16 Inch
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Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...
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Green Lodalite Quartz 15x18-20x25mm Rounded Rough Collar - 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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Crystal Quartz 12x15-19x20mm Top Drill Tab Rough Collar - 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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Hematoid Quartz Copper 10mm 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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Hematoid Quartz Copper 8mm 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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Hematoid Quartz Copper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Red Hematoid Quartz 6mm Round 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 8mm Round 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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Hematoid Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 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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Green Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch
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From Brazil, Blue Green Quartz, also known as Prase, is solid clear Quartz crystals that get its bluish green color from Actinolite and Chlorite. Q...
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Copper Hematoid Quartz 12mm Star Cut Coin - 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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5 Elements Quartz 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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5 Elements Quartz
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Hematoid Quartz 10-18mm Freeform Nugget - 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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Black Rutilated Quartz 5x8mm Chip - 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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Golden Hematoid Quartz 8mm Star Cut Coin - 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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Green Lodalite Quartz 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch
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Green Lodalite 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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Black Rutilated Quartz 7x9-8x10mm Pebble - 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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Mica 8mm Round Green - 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 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 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Pink Mica Quartz 6mm 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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Pink Mica Quartz 8mm Round A Grade - 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.