Quartz

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, colorless to white, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and hexagonal crystal system.

Forms in a wide range of geological environments, most commonly crystallized from silica-rich hydrothermal veins and magma or deposited in sedimentary rocks.

Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, abrasives, and as a semi-precious gemstone in jewelry.

Quartz is one of the most abundant and ubiquitous minerals in Earth's continental crust, exhibiting piezoelectric properties.

Identified by its high hardness (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found globally, including metamorphic and pegmatite terrains of the Himalayas matching the regional coordinates.