mineral
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and transparent to translucent appearance.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and transparent to translucent appearance.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the cooling and precipitation of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids in rock cavities and veins over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glass manufacture, and as popular gemstone specimens for jewelry and crystal collections.
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 high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct hexagonal prism shape; found globally in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
