mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, white to clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, white to clear color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through cooling magma or precipitation from hydrothermal solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive materials, and ornamental jewelry or crystal collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic conchoidal fracture. Found worldwide in nearly all geological settings.
