mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the cooling of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids in veins and pegmatites across various geological eras.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and as a decorative or metaphysical mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of quartz found globally, often containing microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its white, cloudy appearance and high hardness; found worldwide in metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks.
