mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers across diverse geological eras.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, countertops, and as a decorative mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of quartz found on Earth, often clouded by microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and characteristic white cloudy appearance; found worldwide.
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