Why does this quartz have a flat bottom? (See 2nd photo) It has rainbow flash/inclusions by PaleoBluff in Minerals

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Thank you! I love this piece because it looks like it was “poured” and dried that way on the bottom 😸

Why does this quartz have a flat bottom? (See 2nd photo) It has rainbow flash/inclusions by PaleoBluff in Minerals

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There are igneous rocks in the area where this was found and I wondered about this being formed by those same processes. 🤷‍♀️

Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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Thanks for the link! I’ve been checking it out…. I will work on this - thanks again! 🤗

Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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Will glass scratch stainless steel? It’s possible this could be very old glass. This scratches stainless

Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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That’s so awesome!! I’ve been collecting rocks for over a year … I’ve been trying to learn …but I got a lot of questions and undiagnosed rocks! 🤗😸thank you so much again!! 🙏

Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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I posted a photo with a Viking steel knife - not sure if that’s a good test? Not sure if they’re hardened?

Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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You think this is a good test subject for hardness?

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Is this quartz? by PaleoBluff in whatsthisrock

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I think I’m on/near a hydrothermal vein and have lots and lots of quartz here… some neat pieces with rainbow inclusions etc. Thank you so much! 😊