sedimentary
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, clear to translucent or brownish color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, clear to translucent or brownish color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed through the weathering and erosion of parent rocks, typically quartz-rich igneous or metamorphic rocks, followed by prolonged transport and smoothing in aquatic environments
Uses & applications
Used in landscaping, decorative gravel, aggregate in construction, and glassmaking
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals in Earth's continental crust, surviving weathering processes that destroy other minerals
Field identification & locations
Found worldwide in riverbeds, beaches, and sedimentary conglomerates; identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and resistance to acid
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