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.
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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.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks through silica-rich fluid precipitation.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive materials, and ornamental carvings or gemstone collection.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its lack of cleavage, high hardness scratching glass, and hexagonal crystal prism habit.
