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 in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions at varying geological temperatures.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in electronics, oscillators, optics, jewelry, and gemstone carving due to its piezoelectric properties and clarity.
Geological facts
Known as the master healer in crystal healing and is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in nearly every geological environment.
