
mineral
Quartz Geode
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or clear with a vitreous luster, forming hexagonal crystal structures.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or clear with a vitreous luster, forming hexagonal crystal structures.
Formation & geological history
Formed when mineral-rich groundwater deposits silica inside hollow cavities in sedimentary or volcanic rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in decorative items, jewelry, crystal collections, and industrial applications requiring pure silica.
Geological facts
Geodes appear as ordinary, unassuming rocks on the outside, but cracking them open reveals dazzling, sparkly crystal linings inside.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its outer nodular, bumpy exterior paired with an inner cavity lined with sparkling quartz crystals; found worldwide, notably in Brazil and Mexico.