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Whether it's understanding
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QUADRILLION CUT
A Quadrillion cut is a square-cut stone. This fancy
cut is relatively new and is also known as a
Princess or Squarillion cut.
QUARTZ
Quartz is a crystalline mineral that come in many
forms, including amethyst, aventurine, citrin, opal,
rock crystal, tiger's eye, rose quartz,and many
others. Rutilated quartz and tourmalinated quartz
have needle-like inclusions of other minerals.
Quartz has a hardness of 7.0. This common mineral is
found worldwide.
QUARTZ DRUZE
Quartz druze is a layer of quartz crystals that form
within a mineral crust, like the inner cavity of a
geode. For example, the inner cavity of agate geodes
are often lined with a druze of sparkling quartz
crystals.
QUINZITE OPAL
Quinzite opal is a red to pink type of opal. This
opal is also called Quincite, Quincite Opal, and
Rose Opal.
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