mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal solutions cooling in fissures and cavities within crustal rocks across various geological eras.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and as decorative ornamental stone or a beginner collector specimen.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of the quartz family, its cloudy appearance caused by microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, conchoidal fracture, and characteristic cloudy white color; found worldwide in almost all geological environments.
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