mineral
Quartz with Iron Staining
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, white to translucent with brown-orange iron oxide patches, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, white to translucent with brown-orange iron oxide patches, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from cooling silica-rich hydrothermal solutions in veins and cavities, often weathering to incorporate iron oxide stains.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, countertops, and as a mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its inability to be scratched by steel and its distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in various geological settings.
