mineral
Yellow Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden-brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden-brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the precipitation of silica-rich solutions at varying geological temperatures.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, lapidary arts, metaphysical collections, and as decorative ornamental stone.
Geological facts
The yellow coloration is typically caused by natural irradiation or sub-microscopic iron oxide inclusions trapped within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct yellow hue; found worldwide in quartz-bearing rock formations.
