mineral
White Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or translucent color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system. It lacks cleavage and has a specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or translucent color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system. It lacks cleavage and has a specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed via crystallization from silica-rich solutions or cooling magma, subsequently rounded through water erosion in riverbeds or coastal environments.
Uses & applications
Used in landscaping, decorative decor, glassmaking, and gemstone carving or tumbled stone collecting.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and smooth, water-worn shape found abundantly in streams and beaches worldwide.
