mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color due to microscopic fluid inclusions, vitreous to greasy luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, milky white color due to microscopic fluid inclusions, vitreous to greasy luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers in various geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, electronics, abrasives, and as a decorative mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of the quartz family and can be found in almost every geological environment on Earth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct milky opacity, lack of cleavage, and high hardness that easily scratches glass; found globally in veins and pegmatites.
