mineral
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colorless or transparent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colorless or transparent, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments over a wide range of geological ages.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, optical lenses, and gemstone carving or jewelry.
Geological facts
Known as the master healer in crystal healing, quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture; found globally in pegmatites and quartz veins.
