mineral
Green Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the precipitation of silica-rich fluids under high temperature and pressure.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary work, jewelry making, and mineral collecting.
Geological facts
The green color is typically caused by microscopic inclusions of minerals like chlorite, actinolite, or fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hard crystal structure, lack of cleavage, and distinct greenish hue; commonly found in metamorphic and igneous environments.
