Quartz is one of the commonest minerals in the natural world. It is found in many forms and variations. Impurities can give a huge range of colours

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Quartz is one of the commonest minerals in the natural world. It is found in many forms and variations. Impurities can give a huge range of colours but these hexagonal crystals are clear and lustrous.

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Location: Lowestoft, UK
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