mineral
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or translucent color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or translucent color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through crystallization in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments, then weathered and rounded by water transport in rivers or beaches.
Uses & applications
Used in decorative landscaping, glass manufacturing, abrasives, and as a raw material for silicon extraction in electronics.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties, generating an electric charge under mechanical stress.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and lack of effervescence with acid; commonly found in riverbeds, beaches, and glacial drift worldwide.
