mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or clear, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or clear, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through cooling magmas or hydrothermal precipitation over billions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, precision instruments, and gemstone jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic hexagonal crystal habit. Found worldwide.
