How to Photograph Quartz Crystals for Identification and Records

A practical guide to lighting quartz specimens, stacking focus for full sharpness, and using scale bars so your photographs are...

Where to Find Quartz in the UK: A Seasonal Field Guide

Quartz hunting in the UK is as much about timing as location. A season-by-season guide to beaches and mountains, with access and safety notes.

Ten Common Mistakes Made by New Quartz Collectors

A practical guide to the ten most common mistakes new quartz collectors make, from digging on protected sites to storing specimens...

How to Clean Quartz Specimens Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to cleaning quartz safely: what water, detergent, acid and mechanical methods can do, which specimens to leave alone,...