quartz drusy
drusy quartz, labradorite, & pearl necklace
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composition | silicon dioxide |
name source | from the German druse and the Bohemian druza, both of which mean "a crust of relatively small crystals lining the sides of a cavity in a rock" |
other accepted names | drusa, drusy, drusies, druzy |
color | all colors of the host mineral |
color source | from the properties of the host mineral |
significant sources | wherever host mineral is found |
MOH scale | 7 |
care and treatment | Druse can be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner or with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Bear in mind that the tiny druse facets and formations are vulnerable and should be handled with care. |
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