mineral
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers over millions of years across diverse geological environments globally.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, jewelry, ornamental carvings, and metaphysical crystal collections.
Geological facts
Known as the 'master healer' in crystal healing, quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hexagonal prism shape, distinct striations, and inability to be scratched by steel; commonly found worldwide.
