mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and white to clear or brownish color due to impurities.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and white to clear or brownish color due to impurities.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions and magmas.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive materials, and ornamental jewelry or crystal collecting.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and durable minerals in Earth's continental crust, exhibiting piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its conchoidal fracture and scratch resistance against glass; found worldwide in virtually all geological settings.
