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 no cleavage with 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 no cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich hydrothermal solutions or crystallization from magma.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive powders, and as a popular ornamental gemstone for jewelry and tumbled stones.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals found in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness of 7 which easily scratches glass, and its distinctive conchoidal fracture found globally in almost all rock types.
