mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or transparent with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or transparent with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of magma or precipitation from silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used widely in electronics, glassmaking, oscillators, and gemstone carving.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic conchoidal fracture; found globally in various rock types.
