Bull quartz (2024)

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A boulder consisting nearly all of quartz (SiO2, silica, silicon dioxide) at the old Crystal Peak Mine, in California very near the Nevada line. "Bull" quartz is an old miners' word for this sort of massive occurrence. It's pretty common--silicon (Si) and oxygen (O) are the most common elements in the crust--but it doesn't look like your run of the mill rock, being milky white to translucent and with a glassy or even waxy luster. So people tend to pick them up. I saw lots of specimens when students would bring in their "pet rocks" for a geologist to look at!
Sometimes (but by no means always!) gold occurs in bull quartz, and lots of the hard-rock mines in California's Mother Lode country were in gold-bearing quartz veins. So, when the 49ers found this massive occurrence, they really thought they'd hit a bonanza! But they'd hit borrasca instead; the quartz is barren. It was quarried commercially as decorative stone for a while, but has now reverted to public ownership. The US Forest Service, which owns the land, asks that people refrain from collecting more than one 5-gallon bucket per week! The inset shows smaller chunks just lying around in the old mine site. This is what people shovel into buckets.

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William Sutherland club

Superb capture and PIP!

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Pam J club

I have picked up this stuff in many places across the world... would love to see somne this size though.

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6 years ago.

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It was a tad big for a 5-gallon bucket ;)

6 years ago.

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Thanks, everyone!

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FAQs

What is bull quartz? ›

Also often referred to as "bull quartz", industrial grade quartz is crushed and processed to produce various products including synthetic, or man-grown "cultured" quartz crystals from which other products, such as computer chip wafers, are cut or otherwise processed.

What are the healing properties of quartz mineral? ›

Due to its ability to balance, quartz is excellent for harmonizing and stabilizing one's environment and is helpful in romantic relationships. It is said to amplify healing energy and is particularly effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, bone injuries, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia and intestinal troubles.

What is the metaphysical meaning of quartz? ›

It balances and revitalises the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes. Cleanses and enhances the organs and subtle bodies and acts as a deep soul cleanser, connecting the physical dimension with the mind. Clear Quartz enhances psychic abilities. It aids concentration and unlocks memory.

What is the benefit of milky quartz? ›

Milky quartz is also known as 'snow quartz' or simply 'white quartz'' It is associated with innocence and tranquillity. Milky quartz is said to help us view the world without preconceived ideas or prejudices. It is also believed to stop us being overwhelmed by strong emotions.

What are the rarest types of quartz? ›

A member of the large quartz family, citrine was named after its unusual colour. Derived from the Latin word citrina, meaning "yellow", natural citrine is the rarest of the quartz varieties, which include amethyst, aventurine and prasiolite.

What is bulls eye effect in quartz? ›

The “bull's eye” uniaxial optic figure characteristic of quartz is indicative of its optical activity. This is the view seen looking directly along the optic axis of the crystal when viewed between two crossed polarizing filters in transmitted white light - that is, looking towards the light source.

Is quartz a positive or negative crystal? ›

Polariscope. Only two minerals that are commonly used as gemstones have a uniaxial character with a positive optic sign, quartz, and zircon. Some others are phenakite, cinnabar, synthetic moissanite, and some idocrase. In addition, crystalline quartz will usually show a "bulls-eye" due to enantiomorphism.

What energy does quartz give off? ›

The source of natural energy.

The property that makes quartz an electronic miracle, is the fact that, when compressed or bent, it generates a charge or voltage on its surface – a phenomenon called the Piezoelectric effect. In the same way, if a voltage is applied, quartz will bend or change its shape very slightly.

What are the 5 properties of quartz? ›

Quartz Physical Properties
Chemical ClassificationSilicate
ColorQuartz occurs in virtually every color. Common colors are clear, white, gray, purple, yellow, brown, black, pink, green, red.
StreakColorless (harder than the streak plate)
LusterVitreous
DiaphaneityTransparent to translucent
7 more rows

What chakra is quartz good for? ›

Each of the seven main chakras is associated with a different crystal, with clear quartz most benefiting the crown chakra. This chakra is all about higher consciousness, and clear quartz can help open you up to a deeper sense of spirituality.

Which quartz crystal is healing? ›

Clear quartz

This white crystal is considered by some to be a master healer. It's said to: amplify energy. aid concentration and memory.

Which quartz is for luck? ›

Clear quartz

This stone attracts positivity while repelling negativity, clears the mind, and balances the crown chakra—all of which are helpful when you need more luck.

Is rose quartz healing? ›

Rose quartz is known as a healing crystal and the stone of unconditional love. It's believed by some to emit strong vibrations of love, which are thought to: support emotional and relationship healing. inspire compassion.

What is Galaxy quartz? ›

Gold Crystal Quartz or Star Galaxy Quartz is the latest in the range of new worktops featuring fine crystal-like minerals that are imbedded deep within the surface of the stone.

What is the difference between a quartz and B quartz? ›

The structure of beta-quartz is hexagonal, with either a left- or right-handed symmetry group equally populated in crystals. The structure of alpha-quartz is trigonal, again with either a right- or left-handed symmetry group.

What are the four varieties of quartz? ›

Main Varieties of Quartz

Rock crystal is white, citrine yellow, amethyst purple and rose quartz is pink. Brown or green transparent varieties are also available. One variety, ametrine, is part purple and part yellow. An example of citrine quartz crystal.

What is brecciated quartz? ›

Brecciated quartz, close-up. Breccias are rocks consisting of fragments cemented together in a matrix. This one contains quartz coloured red by iron oxide, and angular pieces of white quartz, broken by the opening of the lode.

Is hematoid quartz strawberry quartz? ›

Strawberry Quartz, is also known as Hematoid Quartz or Red Quartz, due to its deep red colour and layer of Hematite. The colour ranges from deep and dark red, to luminous brown and everything in between.

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