mineral
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white, clear, or tan with a vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white, clear, or tan with a vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through crystallization in hydrothermal veins or igneous rocks, then weathered and rounded by water transport.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and as decorative landscape stone or lapidary material.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and lack of cleavage; globally distributed in riverbeds and beaches.
