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, and conchoidal fracture without cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden-brown color, vitreous luster, and conchoidal fracture without cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the precipitation of silica-rich solutions over geological timescales.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative carvings, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Yellow coloration typically results from natural iron oxide impurities or irradiation within the crystal lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, glassy luster, and lack of cleavage; found globally in stream gravels and pegmatite deposits.
