mineral
Quartz Crystal Cluster
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 7, transparent to translucent with vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7, transparent to translucent with vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed from hydrothermal solutions rich in silica cooling within cavities in host rock over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassware, precision instruments, and widely collected as mineral specimens or used in jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, conchoidal fracture, and characteristic hexagonal crystal prisms; found worldwide.
