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