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So guys, last year at some point, I went crystal hunting for a day out with my girlfriend, this place was full of Amethyst and stuff, and just as I was about to leave, I remember looking in the river one last time and seeing this big orange glowing thing, I picked it out, cleaned it up with vinegar and a toothbrush, got rid of most of the crap off it, but it never really occured to me that I don't even know what it is, it's bigger than a full grown mans clenched fist, kind of a milky color, ive got a picture but the quality isn't too great.
Anyone got any ideas?
Wasnt sure how to describe it in a google search, maybe you guys can help.
Thread: What is this crystal?
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2013-02-04, 10:38 PM #1Brewmaster
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What is this crystal?
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2013-02-04, 10:40 PM #2Old God
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Looks like pink quartz to me.
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2013-02-04, 10:42 PM #3Brewmaster
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Yeah, sorry, thats just the picture, it's a milky white in real life, picture makes it look more pink than it really is.
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2013-02-04, 10:43 PM #4High Overlord
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EDIT: In that case, probably regular quartz.
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2013-02-04, 10:45 PM #5Banned
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i have no idea too be honest.
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2013-02-04, 10:46 PM #6Old God
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If it's milky, it might be Milky Quartz:
If it's straight up like it looks in the picture, it's probably Rose Quartz (apparently Pink Quartz refers to the relatively clear crystal type):
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2013-02-04, 10:58 PM #7Super Moderator
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looks like rose quartz in the picture.
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2013-02-04, 10:59 PM #8Dreadlord
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looks like a tumor.
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2013-02-04, 11:02 PM #9Brewmaster
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May possibly be milky quartz, is it valuable?
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2013-02-04, 11:03 PM #10Herald of the Titans
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Probably rose quartz, it's extremely common in the UK and usually found among Amethyst.
And no, quartz is not particulary valuable.Last edited by Netherspark; 2013-02-04 at 11:09 PM.
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2013-02-04, 11:32 PM #11Brewmaster
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Quartz :P dirty
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2013-02-04, 11:33 PM #12The Insane
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It appears to be some sort of rock...
*taps it*
Yes, definitely rock...
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2013-02-05, 12:12 AM #13Brewmaster
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A crystal is not a rock T_T
*goes grab a sledgehammer*
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2013-02-05, 12:14 AM #14Herald of the Titans
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Are the edges rounded and 'soapy' feeling? Could be topaz.
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2013-02-05, 12:15 AM #15Brewmaster
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2013-02-05, 12:22 AM #16Bloodsail Admiral
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Lick it! If its salty its halite, though unlikely given where you found it and it looks too rounded in places.
More likely to be quartz as others have said. If you have some orthoclase feldspar and some hardened steel/tungsten you could do a quick scrath test. Quartz scratches feldspar, but is scratched by the steel.
Though if you can identify the feldspar, you would not be asking about quartz.....nm....it looks like quartz in that pic in terms of crystal shape and habit, but its not a great pic.Last edited by tlacoatl; 2013-02-05 at 12:24 AM.
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2013-02-05, 12:32 AM #17Scarab Lord
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That is without a doubt pink quartz.
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2013-02-05, 12:45 AM #18Legendary!
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It's a giant pink diamond!
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2013-02-05, 12:50 AM #19Old God
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was gonna say some kind of quartz. Originally Posted by Reeve
Maybe theres an online chart for minerals to compare.
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