mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and no cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms abundantly in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks across diverse geological ages.
Uses & applications
Used in glass manufacturing, abrasives, electronics, ornamental items, and mineral collecting.
Geological facts
It is the most common variety of quartz found on Earth, often containing microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic white cloudy appearance; found worldwide.
