mineral
White Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or milky coloration, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or milky coloration, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal veins, crystallization from magma, or precipitation from silica-rich solutions over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, abrasives, gemstone carving, and decorative landscaping.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its high hardness, inability to be scratched by steel, and conchoidal fracture; commonly found in riverbeds, beaches, and quartz veins worldwide.
