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 various colors including white, clear, or pink.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and trigonal crystal system with various colors including white, clear, or pink.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and as a primary component of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, precision instruments, and as gemstones or collector specimens.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found worldwide.
