mineral
Milky Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Opaque white to creamy white; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Opaque white to creamy white
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Opaque white to creamy white; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed through the crystallization of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids in veins or as a primary constituent in igneous rocks like granite. This specific piece is a water-worn river or beach pebble.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as decorative stone, in landscaping, as a source of silica for glass manufacturing, and in construction aggregates.
Geological facts
Milky quartz gets its cloudy appearance from minute fluid inclusions of gas and/or liquid trapped during crystal growth. It is the most common variety of crystalline quartz.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its white color, ability to scratch glass (hardness 7), and lack of cleavage. It is found globally in almost any environment including riverbeds, mountains, and deserts.
