mineral
Quartz Crystal
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, 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, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms from hydrothermal solutions and silica-rich magmas in diverse geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, oscillators, gemstones, glassware, and abrasive materials.
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, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal habit; found globally in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
