Palworld: Where to Find Pure Quartz in the Astral Mountains

Pure Quartz is a late-game material in Palworld that feeds high-tier crafting, from circuit boards to advanced electronics. It only appears in one region of the map, and getting to it means packing for extreme cold. Here’s exactly where the deposits are, how to mine them, and how to set up a base that keeps producing quartz without you swinging a pickaxe.

Quick answer: Head to the snowy Astral Mountains in the far north of the map. Mine the shiny grey crystal clusters near the Unthawable Lake, the PAL Genetic Research Unit Tower Entrance, the Land of Absolute Zero, or the Pristine Snow Field. Bring cold-resistant gear and Pals with Mining Level 3.

Best Pure Quartz farming locations and coordinates

All of the reliable quartz deposits sit in the Astral Mountains, the frozen band of terrain across the northern edge of the map. The crystals look like greyish rock outcrops flecked with sparkling shards, so they’re easy to spot against the snow. Four spots stand out for the number of nodes packed together, which makes them strong candidates for a permanent mining base.

Location	Coordinates	Nodes
West of Unthawable Lake	(-200, 250)	9 Pure Quartz, 1 Ore
North of PAL Genetic Research Unit Tower Entrance	(-140, 580)	8 Pure Quartz, 1 Ore
South of Land of Absolute Zero	(-252, 393)	8 Pure Quartz, 2 Ore
Northwest of Pristine Snow Field	(-420, 461)	6 Pure Quartz

The Land of Absolute Zero spot is worth prioritizing because of its two extra Ore deposits, which are used in far more recipes than quartz alone. The Tower Entrance location has a single entry path, so it’s easier to defend during raids. The Unthawable Lake cluster sits on a hill, so wall it off to stop your Pals from tumbling down. The Pristine Snow Field has the fewest nodes but rarely sees wild Pals, so it’s the calmest option.

What you need before mining

The Astral Mountains are punishingly cold, and the enemies roaming there sit around level 25 to 50. Two things keep the trip from ending badly.

Cold-resistant armor rated at least Cold Resist Lv.2, and Lv.3 for nighttime runs. Bringing a fire-element Pal helps generate warmth.
Any pickaxe works, but a Metal Pickaxe mines faster and lasts longer. Leveled-up Pals for combat are also a good idea given the local enemy strength.

If you plan to automate mining rather than swing manually, you’ll need Pals with a Mining work suitability of Level 3 or higher, plus Transporting Pals to move the harvested quartz into storage.

Pals that drop Pure Quartz

Mining is the most consistent method, but a handful of Pals can drop Pure Quartz when defeated or captured. This is a supplementary source rather than something to rely on.

Astegon
Frostallion Noct
Jetragon
Neptilius
Pierdon Cryst

Build a Pure Quartz Mine for a limitless supply

The Feybreak update added a placeable Pure Quartz Mine that removes the need to travel north at all. Once it’s built and Pals are assigned or present at the base, it produces quartz continuously.

Requirement	Detail
Level	50
Ancient Technology Points	5
Materials	70 Stone, 100 Pure Quartz, 30 Paldium Fragment

Note: the mine itself costs 100 Pure Quartz to build, so you’ll need to gather that first batch by hand from the Astral Mountains before you can automate the rest. After you place it, mining Pals working the site will begin producing quartz that flows into your storage without any manual effort.

Automating a Pure Quartz base

To turn one of the node clusters into a self-running operation, drop your Palbox on the deposits and build the essentials around it. The recommended spot is southwest of the Tower of the PAL Genetic Research Unit, which packs 8 quartz nodes and 2 more valuable Ore nodes into a medium, obstacle-filled area.

Place the Palbox on the node cluster, then build the core survival structures. You’ll want a Feed Box, at least two Berry Plantations to keep everyone fed, a Straw Pal Bed, a Hot Spring for morale, and a Wooden Chest positioned right next to the mining nodes to cut transport time.

Assign 4 to 6 Mining Pals with at least Level 3 Mining. Anubis, Astegon, Blazamut, Reptyro, and Tombat all fit the role.

Add Transporting Pals with Level 3 or higher and good movement speed to keep materials from piling up. Anubis, Helzephyr, Wumpo, and Ragnahawk work well.

Cover the food loop with one Planting/Gathering Pal such as Lyleen, Petallia, Vaelet, Verdash, or Elizabee, plus a single Level 1 Watering Pal like Kelpsea, Surfent, or Celaray. Electricity and Handiwork Pals are optional and only needed if you plan to craft on site.

Wall off any open edges. Wild Pals can spawn nearby, and cliffside bases risk losing workers over the drop, so barricades keep both raiders and your own Pals in check.

Once the loop is running, your chests will steadily fill with Pure Quartz while your Pals feed, rest, and mine on their own. That reserve is what powers the advanced electronics and high-tier gear you’ll lean on for the rest of the game, so it’s worth keeping a healthy stockpile before any big crafting session.