Quartz Druzy

Quartz is a silicate mineral that comes in many different formations and varieties, and is on of the most common minerals found in the Earth's crust. It has been used for jewelry, tools, and home décor throughout history. Quartz contains a type of electricity known as piezoelectricity that is used to power many different things such as wristwatches, hospital machines, and electric lighters.  In its purest form, quartz is a colorless, transparent and hard crystal structure with a glassy luster. A significant component of many igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, this natural form of silicon dioxide is found in an impressive range of varieties and colors.

Druzy forms when ground water carrying dissolved silica is forced into a porous area of rock, rapid cooling often occurs causing the formation of tiny crystals on the surfaces or in cavities. The clear crystals often form on top of previously deposited minerals. This is called druzy. By far the most commonly found druzy is quartz but many other gem types exist in this form.