Cherry Quartz & Puka Shell Earrings. These earrings are unique and are sure to make a statement. The Puka Shells are found on the beaches of Kauai and are paired with cut Abalone discs/beads that are attached to 100% Sterling Silver ear wires. These go great with our Puka Shell Necklace, Puka Shell Bracelet, or Puka Shell Anklet.
Approximate Measurements:
Height: 1″ (bottom of ear wire to bottom of the puka shell)
Width: .5″ (widest point)
Quartz
Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. The atoms are linked in a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon-oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall chemical formula of SiO2. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s continental crust, behind feldspar.
Quartz exists in two forms, the normal α-quartz, and the high-temperature β-quartz, both of which are chiral. The transformation from α-quartz to β-quartz takes place abruptly at 573 °C (846 K; 1,063 °F). Since the transformation is accompanied by a significant change in volume, it can easily induce fracturing of ceramics or rocks passing through this temperature threshold.
There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. Since antiquity, varieties of quartz have been the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewelry and hardstone carvings, especially in Eurasia.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
The Healing Energies, Metaphysical Properties, Legendary Uses and Meaning of Quartz (opens in a new window)
