Lithium Quartz Meaning, Metaphysical Energy & Geology

A quartz specimen sold as “Lithium Quartz” was examined to see what its red bands and associated material contain.

Tested specimen: 1500 (#6) · Report completed: June 10, 2025

Key finding: The report identifies quartz, reddish iron-oxide or iron-hydroxide deposits typical of hematite or goethite, albite or altered albite, and a likely kaolinite area. Its conclusion: “No lithium mineralization was noted.”

What the name does—and does not—show

“Lithium Quartz” is the name under which this material was sold. In this tested specimen, the red color was attributed to iron-bearing deposits just below the surface, and no lithium-bearing mineral was identified. This is a finding about this specimen, rather than every quartz sold under that name.

The analytical methods described in the report do not quantify trace elemental lithium in the quartz. The report therefore does not support a claim that the specimen contains zero lithium; it says no lithium mineralization was noted.

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Analytical report for Soul Body Gems specimen 1500. Identification applies to the specimen tested. Report images are property of Soul Body Gems, Alexander Falster, and the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum; please acknowledge all three when referring to these results.

Understanding the report figures

Use this guide alongside the written findings and the original report transcript. It explains the purpose of each analytical figure and preserves the laboratory’s own figure labels. The interpretations apply to the tested specimen; signals alone do not establish the identity of every similar-looking stone.

Electron microscope image: This view shows small-scale regions selected for analysis. Its brightness contrast helps distinguish regions with different compositions; it is not a photograph of their natural colors. Numbered spots connect this view to the analyses listed in the report.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig.2: Backscattered electron image of an area of the specimen in Fig. 1.
Elemental spectrum: The peaks record characteristic X-ray signals from elements in the analyzed spot or area. This is an analysis of that location, not automatically of the entire specimen. Any mineral identification or uncertainty named in the laboratory caption is retained below.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 3: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 2. (hematite/goethite)
Electron microscope image: This view shows small-scale regions selected for analysis. Its brightness contrast helps distinguish regions with different compositions; it is not a photograph of their natural colors. Numbered spots connect this view to the analyses listed in the report.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 4: Backscattered electron image of another area of the specimen in Fig. 1.
Elemental spectrum: The peaks record characteristic X-ray signals from elements in the analyzed spot or area. This is an analysis of that location, not automatically of the entire specimen. Any mineral identification or uncertainty named in the laboratory caption is retained below.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 5: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 4 (albite, potassium-rich, likely altered and chloride ions probably absorbed onto it).
Elemental spectrum: The peaks record characteristic X-ray signals from elements in the analyzed spot or area. This is an analysis of that location, not automatically of the entire specimen. Any mineral identification or uncertainty named in the laboratory caption is retained below.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 6: Energy dispersive spectrum of the main area in Fig. 4 (quartz).
Electron microscope image: This view shows small-scale regions selected for analysis. Its brightness contrast helps distinguish regions with different compositions; it is not a photograph of their natural colors. Numbered spots connect this view to the analyses listed in the report.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 7: Backscattered electron image of another area of the specimen in Fig. 1.
Elemental spectrum: The peaks record characteristic X-ray signals from elements in the analyzed spot or area. This is an analysis of that location, not automatically of the entire specimen. Any mineral identification or uncertainty named in the laboratory caption is retained below.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 8: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 7 (kaolinite likely).

Read the report findings as text

Sample 1500 (#6), submitted by Soul Body Gems, completed June 10, 2025. Figure 1 photographs the specimen, approximately 5.5 cm at its maximum dimension, and two close-ups. Figures 2 and 4 show backscattered electron images. Figure 3 shows analysis of a hematite or goethite area. Figure 5 shows potassium-rich albite or altered albite, with chloride likely absorbed on an altered surface. Figure 6 identifies quartz. Figures 7 and 8 show a further area with likely kaolinite.

The summary describes a reddish band deposited late in crystallization, beneath the surface of most specimens. The red color is typical of trivalent iron, such as hematite, with goethite possible in ochre areas. Albite or altered albite was found. Surface alteration may explain the chloride, and kaolinite appears likely in one area. No lithium mineralization was noted.

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Laboratory report 1

Analytical Result Report

Sample id: 1500 (#6)

Submitted by: Soul Body Gems

Date completed: 6-10-2025

Operating conditions: An AMRAY 1830 SEM operated at 25 kV acceleration potential, 24 mm working distance, 0 degrees sample tilt, coated with 250 Å carbon, and also using the attached XRF unit operated at 30 kV.

Fig. 1: Photograph of the specimens. 5.5 cm maximum dimension. On the right, 2 close-ups.

Fig.2: Backscattered electron image of an area of the specimen in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 2. (hematite/goethite)

Fig. 4: Backscattered electron image of another area of the specimen in Fig. 1.

Fig. 5: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 4 (albite, potassium-rich, likely altered and chloride ions probably absorbed onto it).

Fig. 6: Energy dispersive spectrum of the main area in Fig. 4 (quartz).

Fig. 7: Backscattered electron image of another area of the specimen in Fig. 1.

Fig. 8: Energy dispersive spectrum of spot 1 in Fig. 7 (kaolinite likely).

Summary of findings: These are interesting specimens (Fig. 1). Most show late in the crystallization history a band of reddish deposits just below the surface. The color is typical for trivalent iron such as hematite or goethite in more ochre-colored spots (Figs. 2 and 3). Albite or altered albite was also found (Figs. 5 and 6), the presence of chloride is likely due to absorption on surfaces that have undergone some alteration. In one case, kaolinite appears to e present (Figs. 7 and 8). No lithium mineralization was noted.

Date: 6-10-2025 Signature