mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and trigonal crystal system with clear to brownish coloration.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and trigonal crystal system with clear to brownish coloration.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal environments from cooling silica-rich fluids over geological time.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, ornamental objects, and gemstone jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals found in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; commonly found globally in almost all rock types.
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