mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from hydrothermal solutions or cooling magma in various geological environments, often found in veins and pegmatites globally.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, abrasives, gemstone carving, and mineral collections.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of crystalline quartz, its cloudy appearance caused by microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during formation.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, conchoidal fracture, and characteristic white cloudy color; common worldwide in metamorphic and igneous rocks.
