mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasives, and as gemstones or mineral specimens.
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.
