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, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers in diverse geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and as a decorative tumbled stone or collector specimen.
Geological facts
It is the most common variety of crystalline quartz, colored white by microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct white milky appearance; found globally in pegmatites and quartz veins.
