mineral
Quartz Crystal Tower
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, clear or white color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, clear or white color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from cooling silica-rich hydrothermal solutions in crustal cavities, occurring globally across diverse geological environments.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in electronics, oscillator circuits, scientific equipment, gemstone carving, and metaphysical crystal collecting.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties, generating electric charge under mechanical stress.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct hexagonal prismatic shape, high hardness capable of scratching glass, and lack of cleavage. Common worldwide.
