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QUARTZ

QUARTZ

Quartz is the most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust. Belonging to the family are amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz, rose quartz, as well as chalcedony and other agates. Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder believed quartz to be water ice, permanently frozen after great lengths of time. (The word "crystal" comes from the Greek word for ice.) He supported this idea by saying that quartz is found near glaciers in the Alps, but not on volcanic mountains, and that large quartz crystals were fashioned into spheres to cool the hands. He also knew of the ability of quartz to split light into a spectrum. This idea persisted until at least the 1600's.

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About Wardgemstones

Based in the world famous Hatton Garden in London, Ward Gemstones is a family run business specialising in the supply of gemstones to both trade and the general public.

We carry a huge range of stones, and if you are unable to find what you are looking for please feel free to call or email us in the showroom.

What we do
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Supply gemstones to trade and public

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Lapidary service, please call

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Offer large reductions for bulk purchases

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Prompt and reliable world wide postage

Contact Info

Call Us 020 72534036

1st Floor
86 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8QQ

orders@aewgems.co.uk

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