mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, typically white or colorless, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, typically white or colorless, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed in a wide variety of geological environments, frequently in hydrothermal veins and igneous pegmatites.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in electronics, glassmaking, precision instruments, and as a gemstone or specimen in mineral collecting.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals found in the Earth's continental crust, known for its piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in various rock types.
