Red Strawberry Crystal

English
Strawberry Quartz

Origin
Brazil

Introduction
The main chemical composition of red strawberry quartz is silicon dioxide, with the chemical formula $SiO_2$. Fine, dense red dot-like, thread-like, or flake-like natural inclusions are visible inside, which are often related to iron-bearing minerals such as hematite and lepidocrocite. These detailed red inclusions present a visual effect resembling strawberry flesh and seeds under light.

Strawberry quartz is a commercial name used in the modern and contemporary jewelry and natural stone markets, so unlike gemstones such as amethyst or garnet, it does not have a clear record of use in ancient civilizations. However, the quartz family to which it belongs has been made into beads, amulets, seals, and carved objects since ancient times, and red has long been associated with life, passion, love, and vitality in various cultures.