quartz

Image credit: R. Weller, Cochise College

Uncredited images and diagrams: Scott Brande

quartz

Interactive 3D Model

Important Properties

quartz

image credit: R. Weller, Cochise College

quartz chemical formula: SiO2

(interpreting mineral chemical formulas: atoms, molecules, elements)




non-metallic

not electrically conductive

Learn to Observe

  • Observe and Learn

  • A short video by Prof. Vince Cronin (geology, Baylor University)