Tangerine Quartz

Tangerine Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral and a variety of Quartz. Tangerine Quartz gets its dramatic orange color from Hematite.

Tangerine Quartz crystallizes in the hexagonal system and occurs mainly in granite pegmatites and metamorphic environments as short-to-long, horizontally striated, hexagonal, prismatic crystals with pyramidal terminations.

The color intensity varies between yellow, orange, red, & brown tones. The crystals can show patchy coloration, with different colors contained in one crystal. Specimens are usually translucent to almost opaque, but never transparent.

Inclusions of other minerals influence the growth pattern of the crystals, though specimens usually develop a very simple crystal form. Typical specimens are short-prismatic, pseudo-hexagonal crystals without any accessorial crystal face.

Containing properties of both Quartz & Hematite, Tangerine Quartz is known as a highly energetic crystal that may help transform negative energy into tranquility, clarity, & positive light. Tangerine Quartz is considered the crystal of glee & wonder. It stimulates curiosity, creativity, and playfulness, the vital ingredients of continuous learning and growth. The combination of Quartz & Hematite may promote balance of body, mind & spirit. It is said to bring clarity & understanding to the difference between unconscious reactions & conscious responses.