Quartz Crystal
$5
A quartz crystal in the fossils and minerals context is a natural specimen of silicon dioxide (SiO2) mineral, typically a small clear or colored point from sources like Brazil or Madagascar, sold for collectors or decorative use.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: FossilEra.com and Fossil Cartel retail listings for small collector specimens
Fun Fact
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust after feldspar and can form at virtually any temperature.
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