mineral
Quartz Druzy
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, gray to brownish-clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, gray to brownish-clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed via hydrothermal precipitation where silica-rich fluids cool and deposit crystals in rock cavities.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in crystal healing, decorative home displays, and jewelry making.
Geological facts
Druzy refers to a coating of fine crystal grains on a rock fracture surface or vein.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its sparkling sugar-like texture and hardness; found worldwide, prominently in Brazil and the USA.
