mineral
Rough Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent with a vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, transparent to translucent with a vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and sedimentary environments over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, oscillators, glassmaking, and gemstone collection.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its conchoidal fracture and resistance to scratching steel; commonly found worldwide in various rock types.
