mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, colorless or white, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, colorless or white, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glass manufacturing, abrasives, and as a gemstone or specimen for collectors.
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 conchoidal fracture. Found worldwide in nearly all geological environments.
