sedimentary
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colors vary from white to yellowish-brown due to iron staining, vitreous to dull luster, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, colors vary from white to yellowish-brown due to iron staining, vitreous to dull luster, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the mechanical weathering and prolonged aqueous transport of larger quartz-bearing rocks, smoothing jagged edges over vast geological time scales in riverbeds or marine environments.
Uses & applications
Used in landscaping, decorative stone, construction aggregate, and occasionally tumbled for lapidary crafts.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals in Earth's continental crust, highly resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering.
Field identification & locations
Commonly found in stream beds, gravel bars, and sedimentary conglomerate deposits worldwide. Identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and smooth, rounded pebble shape.
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