Rock Crystal

Information About Rock Crystal:

This is the colorless variety of quartz which is used as a diamond substitute.

This is also the material used for clairvoyant's crystal balls. It was also common in ancient times to carve it into large ornaments and figurines.

COMMON GEM COLORS: Colorless (white)

HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE: 7

SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Faceted to all shapes.