Strawberry Quartz

Strawberry Quartz From Russia 1.74 CT 

Russian strawberry quartz is a natural pink-to-red variety of quartz valued for its sparkling iron oxide and hematite inclusions, with deposits found in regions like Russia and neighboring Kazakhstan.

Physical Traits

• Color: Ranging from clear pink to deep red.

• Inclusions: Tiny red flecks of hematite, goethite, or lepidocrocite.

• Hardness: Measures 6.0 to 7.0 on the Mohs scale.

Identification and Value

• Authenticity: Genuine Russian stones feature natural mineral flecks, unlike synthetic glass "cherry quartz".

• Appearance: Looks clear or cloudy depending on the number of inner mineral streaks.