mineral

Clear Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Colorless to white; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
Color: Colorless to white
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Colorless to white; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids or magma. Found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments worldwide.

Uses & applications

Used in electronics (piezoelectric properties), glassmaking, abrasives, jewelry, and as a popular collector specimen/metaphysical stone.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. It is piezoelectric, meaning it generates an electric charge in response to mechanical stress.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its hardness (scratches glass), glass-like luster, and lack of cleavage (it breaks in curved, shell-like patterns). Found commonly in riverbeds and mountainous regions.