Red Quartz/Amethyst also called “redcap” in the USA or in Canada it is called Auralite”

Red quartz, also known as hematoid quartz, is a variety of quartz with a layer of hematite. It can crystallize in solid forms, cusps, clusters, druzies and as inclusions within existing quartz. The color of crystallized hematite ranges from predominantly red to shades of maroon, burgundy and brown. A lot of red quartz on the market is actually regular quartz that has been heated or painted. There are two main indicators to recognize authentic red quartz. Firstly, if possible, one should pay attention to the origin of the crystal. Authentic red quartz is rare and only found in a few countries, with Morocco being the main source for the mineral market. Other smaller sites have been discovered in Brazil, a country known for the large amount of forgeries it produces. Second, by holding the crystal and assessing its weight and density, one can distinguish true red quartz; Hematite is an exceptionally heavy mineral that, when combined with quartz, clearly distinguishes itself.