mineral
Quartz Vein in Host Rock
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, white to clear color, and conchoidal fracture without distinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, white to clear color, and conchoidal fracture without distinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal precipitation, where silica-rich fluids crystallized within fractures of surrounding host rock.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, industrial abrasives, and as a popular specimen for mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its high hardness, inability to be scratched by steel, and crystalline habit filling fractures.
