Quartz

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Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It occurs in virtually every geological environment and is a component of almost every rock type. Varieties include amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz, and chalcedony.

晶系 Trigonal
矿物分类 09 Silicates
莫氏硬度 7.0
比重 2.65
颜色 Colorless, white, purple, pink, brown, black
光泽 Vitreous
条痕色 White
解理 None
断口 Conchoidal
透明度 Transparent
晶体习性 Prismatic, massive, druzy

莫氏硬度

Mohs Hardness: 7.0 – 7.0
1 Soft10 Hard

晶系

Trigonal

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Silicon (Si) Primary element in SiO₂
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Oxygen (O) Part of SiO₂ formula
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Amethyst Purple quartz variety
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Citrine Yellow quartz variety
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Rose Quartz Pink quartz variety

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Quartz?
Quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7.0.
What crystal system does Quartz belong to?
Quartz crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Quartz?
Quartz is typically Colorless, white, purple, pink, brown, black.
What type of luster does Quartz have?
Quartz exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Quartz?
The chemical formula of Quartz is SiO2.