mineral
Quartz Vein in Host Rock
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed by hydrothermal fluids precipitating silica into fractures within surrounding host rock under high pressure and temperature.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassware, gemstone carving, and mineral specimen collecting.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its high hardness (scratches glass) and lack of cleavage; commonly found in hydrothermal veins worldwide.
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