Quartz Arrowhead

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or translucent, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, trigonal crystal system.

Formed through human knapping and modification of naturally occurring quartz crystal or vein quartz rocks.

Historically used as a projectile point for hunting and warfare; valued by artifact collectors and historians.

Quartz arrowheads are common artifacts found globally, as quartz was heavily favored by indigenous peoples for its sharp conchoidal fracture.

Identified by deliberate pressure flaking and retouching along the edges to form a symmetrical triangular point; found in agricultural fields, riverbanks, and archaeological sites.