Quartz Pebble
Quartz var. Common Quartz · Mineral Specimen
Crystal System
Trigonal, massive or rounded pebble habit due to water transport
Mineral Group
Silicates (Tectosilicates)
Chemical Formula
SiO2
Formation Process
Formed through various geological processes (igneous, metamorphic, or hydrothermal) and subsequently weathered, transported, and rounded by water action in sedimentary environments
About This Crystal
An opaque, weathered, water-worn pebble with a whitish to pale greyish-tan exterior and a slightly pitted surface texture showing a small internal indentation or vug
Physical Characteristics
Color: Off-white, grey, and light tan; Streak: White; Cleavage: None; Fracture: Conchoidal; Specific Gravity: Approximately 2.65; Tenacity: Brittle
Optical Properties
Uniaxial positive, doubly refractive, vitreous to dull luster depending on weathering degree
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Found worldwide in alluvial deposits, riverbeds, and beaches
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7, excellent durability and toughness, resistant to chemical weathering and wear
Care & Maintenance
Can be easily cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush; highly durable and chemically inert against household cleaners
Rarity & Value
Extremely common worldwide, minimal monetary value as a raw pebble
Special Characteristics
Displays signs of mechanical abrasion, rounding, and weathering typical of alluvial transport
Lore & History
Used historically by ancient human cultures for making primitive stone tools, arrowheads, and fire-starting strikers. In modern metaphysical practices, clear and common quartz varieties are traditionally associated with amplification, clarity, and balancing all chakras.