Strawberry Quartz Gemstones

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Strawberry quartz is a fascinating gemstone known for its unique pinkish-red hue, often flecked with tiny inclusions that give it a shimmering, strawberry-like appearance. This stunning crystal is a variety of quartz, celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its reputed metaphysical properties Discover our extensive range of loose strawberry quartz for sale.

Often used in jewelry and as a decorative stone, strawberry quartz is believed to promote love, emotional healing, and positive energy. With its gentle, yet vibrant color and energy, strawberry quartz has gained popularity among gemstone enthusiasts and those seeking a stone that brings both aesthetic appeal and spiritual benefits.

Quartz containing red iron oxide inclusions is less common and is often marketed as strawberry quartz or "red fire" quartz. Some specimens feature fine inclusions that are only visible under magnification, giving the quartz a consistent strawberry hue. Others have more prominent inclusions, resulting in a clear quartz with noticeable reddish needles, flakes, or sparkles.

Click here to enlarge photo Strawberry Quartz from Russia

Strawberry quartz gets its color from inclusions of various forms of iron oxide. There are four different but chemically related iron oxides that may be found in quartz. They include lepidocrocite (FeO(OH)), goethite (also FeO(OH) but with a different crystal structure), limonite (FeO(OH)*nH2O) and hematite (Fe2O3).

Some material sold as strawberry quartz is synthetic rather than natural; most of it is simply glass. Fruit quartz is the general trade term for a group of colorful, translucent materials that are individually known by names such as "cherry quartz," "blueberry quartz," "strawberry quartz, "kiwi quartz," "pineapple quartz," and so on. They are commonly fashioned into jewelry components such as beads or pendants. They are also carved into into decorative objects. But don't confuse these synthetic products for genuine quartz with natural iron oxide inclusions.

Strawberry quartz is most often found in Russia and in neighboring regions such as Kazakhstan, as well as in Brazil.