SiO2Trigonal

Chalcedony

SiO2

Silicates
Chemical FormulaSiO2
Crystal SystemTrigonal
Mohs Hardness7
Specific Gravity2.6
ColorWhite, gray, blue, pink
LusterVaxy to vitreous
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Microcrystalline quartz. Includes agate, onyx, jasper, carnelian as varieties.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

7 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)