mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of magma or precipitation from hydrothermal solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, electronics, glassmaking, and ornamental carvings.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic hexagonal crystal habit.
