mineral
Milky Quartz with Iron Staining
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale with white to translucent coloration and a vitreous to greasy luster. Exhibits conchoidal fracture and a hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale with white to translucent coloration and a vitreous to greasy luster. Exhibits conchoidal fracture and a hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed from cooling hydrothermal solutions rich in silica within Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in gemstone carving, decorative items, and occasionally for metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of crystalline quartz found globally, often colored by microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratches glass) and lack of cleavage; found worldwide in pegmatites and veins.
