mineral
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to transparent color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to transparent color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich solutions and magmas.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, decorative carvings, electronics, and glass manufacturing.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture; found globally in veins and pegmatites.
