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 with no true cleavage.
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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 with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks globally across all geological eras.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, oscillators, abrasives, gemstones, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness of 7, lack of cleavage, and resistance to weathering; found worldwide in almost all rock types.
