mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or translucent, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or translucent, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions and magmas.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasives, oscillators, and gemstone carving or jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and structurally diverse minerals in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found worldwide in almost all geological settings.
