mineral
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich hydrothermal solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, gemstone carvings, and crystal healing collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in pegmatites and veins.
