mineral
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically clear or white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically clear or white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and igneous pegmatites through cooling of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, and gemstone jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hexagonal prism habit, high hardness scratching glass, and lack of cleavage.
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