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 cooling of silica-rich solutions over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in gemstone jewelry, decorative carvings, and mineral collections.
Geological facts
The green color typically comes from inclusions of minerals such as chlorite, actinolite, or fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hard scratch resistance, lack of cleavage, and distinct green hue; commonly found in hydrothermal deposits worldwide.
