mineral
Tumbled Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or transparent, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, typically white or transparent, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in a wide variety of geological environments, often crystallizing from hydrothermal veins or cooling magmas over millions of years, then mechanically polished into a smooth, rounded shape.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative items, lapidary arts, and crystal healing.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties, meaning it can generate an electrical charge under mechanical stress.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and conchoidal fracture. Found worldwide in almost all rock types.
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