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Druzy Quartz Stone
Druzy Quartz stone is a gemstone covered by a thin layer of quartz crystals. Some of them are coated with titanium, which gives them beautiful colors, from emerald green to magenta to violet blue. These stones are not suitable for rings but great for earrings & pendants. These items are cut and polished to perfection.Another Stunning Titanium Quartz Druzy center stone, this one features a heart shapped druzy quartz that has been titanium coated in a special process that creates a rainbow of color generating from the stone's surface. This beautiful pendant also features an oval iolite gem above the center stone, and a pear shaped faceted tanzanite gemstone above the iolite.
The sparkle of Druzy Quartz creates a compelling backdrop for this interesting formation of Dolomite and Sphalerite from the Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. Two "scoops" of Dolomite (calcium magnesium carbonate) form the centerpiece, and a sprinkle of rusty-brown, metallic Sphalerite (zinc iron sulfide) crystals pepper the sides (including the back, shown in insert). Difficult to identify because of its wide variation in luster, color and habit, Sphalerite is Greek for "treacherous rock" -- named so by miners, who had trouble distinguishing it from the more valuable minerals they were seeking.
