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 geological environments, predominantly crystallizing from silica-rich hydrothermal veins and magma.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasives, and as a popular gemstone or decorative specimen.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct white milky appearance; commonly found worldwide in virtually all rock types.
