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
Formed from hydrothermal veins and cooling magma chambers across various geological periods worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used in glassmaking, abrasives, electronics, and lapidary arts for decorative carvings.
Geological facts
It is the most common variety of crystalline quartz found on Earth, often appearing milky due to microscopic fluid inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, white coloration, and lack of reaction to acid; found globally in pegmatites and metamorphic veins.
