mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, colorless to white, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, colorless to white, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasives, and as gemstones in jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals found in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic conchoidal fracture; found worldwide in various geological settings.
