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
Forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions under high pressure and temperature.
Uses & applications
Used in gemstone jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal collections.
Geological facts
The green color typically results from natural or irradiation-induced inclusions of actinite, chlorite, or iron.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hard conchoidal fracture and vitreous luster. Commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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