mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from hydrothermal solutions cooling deep within the Earth's crust, commonly found in pegmatites and veins.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, abrasive materials, and lapidary arts.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of crystalline quartz, colored white by microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its lack of cleavage, white color, and high hardness capable of scratching glass; globally abundant.
