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 hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, electronics for oscillation, and spiritual crystal collecting.
Geological facts
Known as the master healer crystal, clear quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct hexagonal prism shape, conchoidal fracture, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife.
