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| Mineral: |
quartz |
| Gem: |
strawberry quartz |
| Size: |
15x20 mm & 18x27 mm |
| Carat: |
11.9 ct & 33 ct |
| Cut: |
custom cut(s) |
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| Origin: |
Kazakhstan |
| Genral Info: |
The name is derived from the German "quarz" of uncertain origin. It was called "krystallos" by the Greeks, but this later became the generic term for crystal. |
| Additional Information |
| Another variety of "included quartz" containing hematite. Both of these stones have polished flat bottoms. These stones are native cut to show off the inclusions and not for light return. Below are closeups of the hematite inclusions. |
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