mineral
White Quartz
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, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through hydrothermal solutions or crystallization of silica-rich magma.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, jewelry, and ornamental carvings.
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 distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in nearly all geological environments.
