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