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 wide varieties of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich solutions or magma.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and as decorative gemstones or collector specimens.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found globally in veins and pegmatites.
