Sphatik & quartz
- What it is
- Quartz (SiO₂), the most common mineral in Earth's crust. Clear quartz is its transparent form, known in India as sphatik; milky quartz is white from countless tiny inclusions. Mohs hardness 7.
- Where it comes from
- Quartz is found worldwide in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
- In tradition
- In India, clear quartz ('sphatik') malas are traditionally used in prayer. In modern crystal lore, clear quartz is associated with clarity and 'amplifying' intentions.















