mineral
Quartz with Iron Oxide
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and colorless to white with reddish-brown iron staining.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and colorless to white with reddish-brown iron staining.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal precipitation in veins or cavity fillings within host rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, oscillator components, and as a raw lapidary or mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and ubiquitous minerals in the Earth's continental crust. The reddish patches are caused by iron oxide staining within the crystal matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness (scratches glass) and conchoidal fracture. Found globally in almost all geological environments.
