mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white to milky translucent color, vitreous to greasy luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments.
Uses & applications
Used in glass manufacturing, electronics, abrasives, and as a low-cost decorative gemstone or mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of the quartz family and owes its white color to microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during formation.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct milky-white appearance. It is globally ubiquitous and frequently found in pegmatites and quartz veins.
