mineral
Quartz Vein on 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, and specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, and specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the hydrothermal precipitation of silica-rich fluids filling fractures in surrounding host rock.
Uses & applications
Used in mineral specimen collecting, lapidary arts, and industrial applications requiring high-purity silica.
Geological facts
Quartz veins are the primary geological structures responsible for hosting lode gold and various hydrothermal ore deposits.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness and lack of cleavage, commonly found worldwide in areas of past tectonic and hydrothermal activity.
