mineral
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers in diverse geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used widely in lapidary arts, jewelry, decorative polished palm stones, and electronics manufacturing.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture found globally.
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