Quartz ( Pink, White, Clear)
Feature | Specification |
Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
Color | Colorless, white, purple, pink, yellow, brown |
Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale |
Density | 2.65 g/cm³ |
Luster | Vitreous (glassy) |
Crystal System | Hexagonal |
Cleavage | None (conchoidal fracture) |
Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
Occurrence | Found in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks |
Uses | Jewelry, electronics, watches, glass, construction |