Quartz crystals detected in exoplanet's atmosphere by Webb Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope detected quartz crystals in the atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-17b, located 1,300 light years away.
WASP-17b is a hot Jupiter with extremely high temperatures causing its atmosphere to expand significantly.
The quartz crystals likely form from silica gas without a liquid stage due to the intense heat and low pressure.
This is the first time quartz crystals have been directly detected in an exoplanet's atmosphere.
The discovery provides insights into the composition and environment of exoplanets different than Earth.