mineral
Quartz with a pale pink crystal
Quartz, SiO₂; likely milky quartz with iron-stained or faintly pink quartz
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 Mohs; translucent to opaque, glassy luster, irregular fracture, and no cleavage. Quartz is trigonal, though crystals may appear hexagonal.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 Mohs; translucent to opaque, glassy luster, irregular fracture, and no cleavage. Quartz is trigonal, though crystals may appear hexagonal.
Formation & geological history
Quartz crystallizes from silica-rich fluids in veins and cavities, or forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Its age cannot be determined from the image and depends on its host deposit.
Uses & applications
Quartz is widely used in glass, electronics, and construction; attractive pieces are collected or used decoratively.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and commonly occurs as veins and crystal-lined cavities.
Field identification & locations
The pale, glassy material and lack of obvious cleavage are consistent with quartz, but the specimen’s exact identity and any pink coloration are uncertain from the photo. Quartz occurs worldwide; a simple field clue is its ability to scratch glass.
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