mineral
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers in diverse geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, jewelry, and metaphysical crystal collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct hardness, lack of cleavage, and glassy appearance; common in pegmatites and quartzites.
