mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale; white, clear, or translucent; vitreous luster; trigonal crystal system; conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale; white, clear, or translucent; vitreous luster; trigonal crystal system; conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through crystallization from silica-rich solutions or melts.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, oscillators, and as a gemstone or collector specimen.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals in Earth's continental crust, resisting weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, conchoidal fracture, and lack of cleavage; found globally.
