Quartz
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Mineral NameQuartz
Chemical FormulaSiO2
Mohs Hardness7
Crystal Systemtrigonal
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavagenone
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.65
Colorspale orange, peach, white
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityWorldwide
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usesjewelry, industrial, collector
Associated Mineralsbaryte, feldspar, mica, calcite
Raritycommon
Description
The image displays a close-up of numerous pale orange to white, translucent quartz crystals, exhibiting distinct crystal faces and some minor dark inclusions. They appear to form a druzy or clustered growth.
Geological Context
Quartz is a ubiquitous mineral, forming in various geological settings from igneous and metamorphic rocks to sedimentary environments. It commonly crystallizes from hydrothermal fluids in veins and pegmatites, often associated with other minerals.
