mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling and precipitation of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, precision instruments, and gemstone jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and varied minerals in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct crystal shape; found globally in veins and pegmatites.
