mineral
Yellow Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to golden color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and sedimentary environments through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Yellow quartz owes its distinct color to natural irradiation or iron impurities within the silica matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its conchoidal fracture, high hardness, and lack of reactivity to acid. Commonly found worldwide.
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