mineral
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colorless and transparent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colorless and transparent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling and precipitation of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics for oscillators, jewelry, ornamental carvings, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Clear quartz is known as the 'master healer' and is the most abundant mineral found at Earth's surface.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and glassy luster; found globally in nearly all geological environments.
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