Can fossils be found in quartz?

Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, where the conditions support the preservation of organic remains. Quartz itself is a mineral and does not contain fossils; however, it can occur in sedimentary rocks that also contain fossils. In some cases, fossils may be found encased in quartzite, which is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone rich in quartz. Overall, while quartz can be associated with fossil-bearing rocks, it does not directly contain fossils.