metamorphic
Quartz-veined rock
Quartz in host rock (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 for quartz, variable for host rock. White and grey color, vitreous luster on quartz veins.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 for quartz, variable for host rock. White and grey color, vitreous luster on quartz veins.
Formation & geological history
Formed via hydrothermal fluid deposition filling fractures in pre-existing rock over geological time.
Uses & applications
Used in landscaping, decorative display, and educational specimen collection.
Geological facts
Quartz veins often host valuable ore deposits including gold and copper.
Field identification & locations
Identify by contrasting white quartz veins cutting through darker host rock. Found globally in mountainous and metamorphic regions.
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