mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Varies in color from clear to milky white, pink, or yellow, exhibiting a vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Varies in color from clear to milky white, pink, or yellow, exhibiting a vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich magma or precipitation from hydrothermal solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassware, precision instruments, and as a semi-precious gemstone in jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its conchoidal fracture, lack of cleavage, and scratch resistance against glass; found globally in various geological settings.
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Pegmatite with Tourmaline and Quartz
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Epidote
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Granite
Granite (Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)
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