mineral
Quartz with inclusions
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with mineral inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent white with green and brown inclusions, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent white with green and brown inclusions, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites over millions of years through the cooling of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, metaphysical healing, and mineral collecting due to its aesthetic appeal.
Geological facts
Inclusions like chlorite or other minerals get trapped inside the crystal matrix during its growth phase, creating unique internal landscapes.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and visible internal inclusions under magnification. Found globally in quartz-bearing rocks.
