mineral
Raw Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, colorless to white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, colorless to white, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, and gemstone carving or spiritual collection.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and vitreous luster; found globally in nearly all geological environments.
