mineral
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless or white, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless or white, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling and precipitation of silica-rich solutions over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, and gemstone jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct hexagonal prism habit, high hardness that scratches glass, and lack of cleavage.
