mineral
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich solutions or magma over geological timescales.
Uses & applications
Used widely in glassmaking, electronics, jewelry, and decorative tumbled stones.
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 high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; commonly found worldwide in riverbeds and pegmatites.
