mineral
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to clear in color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to clear in color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed predominantly in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich solutions or magma.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive powders, and ornamental jewelry or metaphysical collections.
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 (scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture; found globally.
