mineral
Milky Quartz Beads
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, white to cloudy color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, white to cloudy color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites; the white color is due to minute fluid inclusions during crystal growth.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry making (as beads), crystal healing, and sometimes as a minor source of silica.
Geological facts
Often called 'snow quartz', it is the most common variety of crystalline quartz found globally.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its cloudy white appearance and hardness; very common worldwide, making it easily accessible for collectors.
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