Conservapedia:Manual of Style/Minerals

Quartz
Chemical name	Silicon dioxide
Chemical formula	SiO2
Identification
Colors	Clear (with no impurities)
Crystal habit	6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid
Crystal system	rhombohedral
Cleavage	None
Fracture	Conchoidal
Hardness	7
Name origin	German "Quarz".
Specific gravity	2.65
Streak	White

The following are guidelines for creating and editing articles pertaining to minerals.

Infobox

The mineral template infobox (example right) is to be used for all articles.

Description

A brief description of the mineral. If the mineral is a birthstone or gemstone, this information should be mentioned.

Varieties

Names and brief descriptions of varieties based on significant differences in chemical composition or properties.

History

Discuss the history of this mineral. Some of them have ancient history and some are modern. This history can include more details on how its name originated.

Physical Properties

Details of the physical properties such as hardness, cleavage, fracture, crystal structure, specific gravity, radioactivity, etc.

Optical Properties

Details of the optical properties such as color, transparency, streak, luster, fluorescence, etc.

Distinctive Features

Prominent features likely to lead to identification.

Tests

Flame and chemical tests.

Formation

Describe how the mineral forms; such as mineral veins and its association with different rocks.

Uses

List any uses such as industrial, ornamental, etc.

Occurrences

List the occurrences of this mineral throughout the world. Start with the type locality.

External Links

Add external links to this mineral from the following sources:

• Amethyst Galleries'
• Mindat.org
• Webmineral

Gallery

If there are multiple images of this mineral, display them at the bottom of the article using the <gallery> tag.

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  Amethyst crystals

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  Amethyst crystals

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  Large amethyst geode on display at the American Geological Institute

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  Amethyst sample