Is silica the same mineral type thing as quartz or is that silica sand i don't really understand
There are a great many web sites, too many to list here. I would use either Yahoo or Google to search quartz locations. Some of the best quartz crystals in the world come from Arkansas, between Hot Springs in Garland County and Mount Ida in Montgomery County. If you search for Arkansas quartz you will find numerous locations to either buy quartz crystals, or if you prefer, to dig them yourself for a modest fee. I have had very good luck at the Miller Mountain mine in Garland County and the Arrowhead Sweet Surrender Mines in Montgomery County. There are many others, but those are some of the best ones where I have personally collected. Good luck!
