Druzy Quartz Stone

Druzy Quartz Meaning

Druzy or drsuy stone is the collection of tiny quartz crystals that are formed with the evaporation of water on the surface of 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. Druzy quartz is also spelt as Drusy or Druse.

Another Stunning Titanium Quartz Druzy center stone, this one features a heart shaped 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.

Druzy Quartz History

As such there is no exact agreement behind the origin of druzy quartz but it has been said that the stone got its name either from the Greek word 'krystallos' that means ice or from a German 'quartz'.

Even some of the earliest tools used by primitive humans in Ethopia about 2.5 million years ago were found in Omo Valley. These were made from druzy quartz because of its hardness.

Occurrence and Structure

Druse is actually the layer of crystals that is formed when water from the surface of rock gets evaporated. Evaporation of water leaves the crystal behind that forms the druzy stone on the top of the rock. Color of Drusy stone depends upon the type of crystal left behind. You can have it in pink, purple, blue, green to any other color of the rainbow.

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.

This specimen measures approximately 6½" by 5" by 4½", and has a flat base for easy display. It would make quite an interesting conversation piece when used in decorating or Feng Shui, or a great gift for your favorite mineral collector! Scroll down to view Related Products. quartz with a titanium coating to give them this wonderfulIridescent colors.

Drusy Stone Types

• Pyrite
• Malachite
• Hematitie
• Carnelian
• Uvarovite

Pyrite
Pyrite is Greek word that means "in fire" or "of fire". Pyrite is kind of drusy quartz that is a brass colored iron sulfide stone made from iron and sulfur.

Malachite
Malachite is a type of drusy quartz stone that can be black, grey, silver to red and brown color.

Hematite
Hematite has its origin from Greek word meaning bloodlike stone as it is deep red in color because of iron oxide.

Carnelian
Carnelian is a translucent quartz stone that is of reddish brown to red in color.

Uvarovite
Uvarovite is green in color.

Druzy Quartz Stone Enhancements

This stone is dyed to enhance its beauty and overall beauty. Also some of the varieties of Drusy quartz are coated with titanium for iridescent finish.

Use warm water and soft brush to clean the drusy stone. Do not expose it to prolonged heat and Sun as this can damage the stone. Also keep the drusy stone wrapped in linen cloth and that too in jewelry box to avoid scratches from other jewelry.

Druzy Quartz Healing Properties

• Druzy stone balances as well as enhances the energy.
• The druzy quartz stone is used to diagnose diseases and to increase the natural extrasensory perception abilities.

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