Green Quartz / Glass Beads in Jewelry
Quartz var. Prasiolite (simulated by green glass beads in image) · Semi-Precious Gemstone / Decorative Jewelry
Crystal System
Trigonal (for quartz) / Amorphous (for glass beads)
Mineral Group
Silicates - Tectosilicates (for quartz)
Chemical Formula
SiO2 (for natural quartz) / Na2O-CaO-SiO2 (for glass)
Formation Process
Hydrothermal or pegmatitic (natural quartz), thermal melting (glass)
About This Crystal
The jewelry features tumbled green glass or quartz beads strung on metal wire above a four-leaf clover charm, exhibiting vitreous luster and translucent to transparent properties.
Physical Characteristics
Green color, white streak, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65 for quartz
Optical Properties
Singly refractive (glass) or doubly refractive with uniaxial positive optical character (quartz)
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Worldwide, synthetic glass widely manufactured globally
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7 for quartz, significantly lower around 5.5 for common glass
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water, avoid harsh chemicals and sudden temperature shocks
Rarity & Value
Common and inexpensive, typically valued as fashion jewelry
Special Characteristics
None notable beyond decorative assemblage
Lore & History
Often associated with luck and prosperity due to the four-leaf clover motif and green color symbolism in folklore