Quartz is one of the most common gemstones, and is often used as a substitute for more valuable gemstones ranging from the diamond to jade. Pure quartz is colorless, but inclusions of other minerals may provide color. Quartz is also known as rock crystal.

Quartz is also found in forms valued for their inclusions, the rutilated and tourmalinated quartz, which contain hair-like filaments of golden rutile or tourmaline crystals.

Rose quartz is a rare, more expensive form of clear quartz. It has a rosy-red color that may be fairly cloudy. Rose quartz is somewhat less common than the other color varieties, and sometimes contains rutile inclusions dense enough to form a star.

Smoky quartz is aso rare, more expensive form of clear quartz. It has a deep brown color that has recently become more popular. The reason for its dark color is believed to be caused by radioactivity. Smoky quartz is sometimes found with golden rutile inclusions.

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