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. Color varies from colorless to white, yellow, or brown due to impurities.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and hexagonal crystal system. Color varies from colorless to white, yellow, or brown due to impurities.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of magma or precipitation from hydrothermal solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, optics, and as a semi-precious gemstone or mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in various geological settings.
