mineral
Quartz with Sulfides
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with accessory minerals
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system. Color ranges from clear/white with dark metallic sulfide inclusions.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system. Color ranges from clear/white with dark metallic sulfide inclusions.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal vein systems from silica-rich fluids cooling under pressure, often associated with ore-bearing deposits.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, oscillator components, optical lenses, and as mineral collector specimens.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and vitreous luster; found globally in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and sedimentary rocks.
