Gold in Quartz/14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Quartz with natural gold inclusions, set in 14k yellow gold. The pendant has a freeform, flowing design that mirrors the natural veins of gold in the quartz.
Measurements: ~1" long x ½" wide
Location: California
Clear Quartz is one one of the most admired minerals by both geology enthusiasts and those practicing the Metaphysical properties of minerals. Quartz is composed of silica (SiO2), and forms an important part of most igneous rocks. Quartz occurs in crystalline masses, and when conditions permit, it forms hexagonal crystals. Perfect crystals are rare. Industrially, crystal Quartz can be cut in a certain way in order for it to produce an electrical charge. This effect makes Quartz very useful for radio, television, and radar. Colors or inclusions in Quartz are due to the presence of other minerals (particularly iron), combining with Quartz during its formation. Common varieties are rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, rutilated, and tourmalinated quartz.
Crystalline gold is gold in its purest form, normally found still attached to its host matrix rock. Unlike placer gold, Crystalline Gold has not been weathered by the elements, nor eroded by river water. Crystalline Gold is purchased not for its spot market value but for its rarity. Crystalline Gold is much more valuable than the gold market's price value and at least 2 times that of a gold nugget due to its value as an extremely rare mineral specimen.