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 with no true cleavage.
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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 with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins, cooling magma, and metamorphic processes, occurring globally across diverse geological ages.
Uses & applications
Used in glass manufacturing, electronics, abrasives, and ornamental carvings or gemstone collections.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of crystalline quartz, colored white by microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during formation.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct milky-white appearance; found worldwide in pegmatites and river gravels.
