mineral

Milky Quartz with Iron Inclusions

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite

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Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Milky white to grey/purple with rusty orange iron staining; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture).

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Milky white to grey/purple with rusty orange iron staining
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Milky white to grey/purple with rusty orange iron staining; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture).

Formation & geological history

Formed through hydrothermal processes where silica-rich fluids cooled and crystallized in veins or cavities. The iron staining occurs when iron-bearing minerals oxidize on the surface or within micro-fractures.

Uses & applications

Used primarily as decorative garden stones, in industrial glass making, or as quartz sand for abrasive materials. This specific rough specimen is primarily of interest to hobbyist collectors.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. These specific 'iron-stained' specimens are often called 'Golden Healer' in metaphysical communities.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its hardness (will scratch glass), lack of cleavage, and the characteristic rusty orange streaks running through the crystalline mass. Found globally in mountainous or igneous terrains.