it had developed a small crack a while ago and suddenly broke today, i have been unable to find any info on the meaning and properties of stone rings other than hematite and what it means when they break
Virtually nothing, unless it is special. Most quartz has its best use in a classroom for teaching younger geology students. It may be worth something if it contains inclusions of other minerals or fluid. Quartz is a very common silicate rock and one molecule of quartz is the makeup of all silicates. Si02. Other varieties of quartz, which can be valuable are those of gem quality and include amethyst, citrine, tigers eye, rose quartz, smoky quartz.......