mineral
Orange Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, orange to yellowish-brown color due to iron inclusions, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, orange to yellowish-brown color due to iron inclusions, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, often weathered and smoothed by water transport in sedimentary environments over millions of years
Uses & applications
Used in crystal healing, decorative items, lapidary arts, and gemstone jewelry
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, and the orange color is typically caused by microscopic inclusions of hematite or limonite trapped during crystallization
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and characteristic conchoidal fracture; commonly found in riverbeds, gravel bars, and pegmatite deposits worldwide
