mineral
Orange Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, orange to yellowish-brown color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and no cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, orange to yellowish-brown color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and no cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and sedimentary environments through the precipitation of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a mineral specimen for crystal collections.
Geological facts
The orange color typically results from iron oxide inclusions or natural irradiation within the crystal lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, conchoidal fracture, and warm orange coloration; commonly found worldwide in alluvial deposits and quartz-bearing rock formations.
