mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and typically colorless or white.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, and typically colorless or white.
Formation & geological history
Formed in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassware, precision instruments, and ornamental jewelry.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness and lack of cleavage; found globally in veins, pegmatites, and as detrital grains in sedimentary rocks.
