Clear quartz, also called rock crystal, is colorless quartz. Tradition links it to clarity and focus and says it supports any other stone, so it is often called the all-round crystal.
Clear quartz at a glance
| Color | Colorless, from water-clear to milky |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Quartz |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Water | Short rinse is fine |
| Sunlight | Color-safe, but never leave spheres in direct sun |
| Traditionally linked to | Clarity, focus, new starts |
| Chakra | Crown |
| Zodiac signs in tradition | All signs; a popular alternative April birthstone |
What clear quartz is
Quartz is one of the most common minerals on Earth. It grows as six-sided crystals with a pointed tip. Natural clear quartz almost always has small veils, wisps or tiny inclusions inside. Lab-grown quartz also exists and is chemically the same.
How people use it
- As the center stone in a grid, see How to make a crystal grid.
- On a desk as a reminder of one clear goal.
- Together with any other stone to underline its intention.
- As a point for tracing the lines of a grid.
Stones it is often paired with
Any stone. Common choices are amethyst, rose quartz and citrine.
Care and buying tips
Clear quartz is hard and easy to care for. The main risk is chipping the tip of a point. To tell quartz from glass, look for inner veils and wisps (quartz) or round bubbles (glass), and note that quartz stays cool in the hand longer. A perfectly flawless large sphere at a low price is usually glass.
Crystal meanings are tradition and symbolism. There is no scientific evidence that crystals have physical effects.