mineral

White Quartz (Mushroom Carving)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: White to milky; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: White to milky
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: White to milky; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed from silica-rich hydrothermal solutions or the cooling of igneous magma. Found in almost all geological environments and ages.

Uses & applications

Used in glassmaking, electronics (piezoelectric properties), abrasives, and as a semi-precious gemstone for carvings, jewelry, and crystal healing collections.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Pure quartz is colorless, but 'Milky Quartz' gets its white color from tiny fluid inclusions trapped during growth.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its hardness (it can scratch glass and steel) and lack of cleavage. Common worldwide, with significant deposits in Brazil and the USA. Collectors value unusual shapes like this mushroom carving.

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