mineral
Quartz Crystal Cluster
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, colorless or white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, colorless or white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms from hydrothermal solutions or cooling magma in pegmatites and veins across diverse geological environments globally.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, oscillator clocks, decorative items, jewelry, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, characteristic hexagonal prism shape, and resistance to weathering; found worldwide.
