mineral
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, clear to brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, clear to brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling and precipitation of silica-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, oscillator clocks, glassware, and as a popular specimen for mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and varied minerals in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness, crystal shape, and lack of cleavage; found globally in various geological settings.
