mineral
Quartz in Matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to white color with a vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to white color with a vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal processes and crystallization from silica-rich solutions within host rock cavities over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassware, precision instruments, and as decorative mineral specimens for collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals in Earth's continental crust, exhibiting piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and conchoidal fracture, commonly found in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins worldwide.
