mineral

Tumbled white quartz (likely carved quartz pendant/bead)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Milky-white, translucent, vitreous to waxy luster; hardness Mohs 7, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, trigonal crystal structure, specific gravity about 2.65. The smooth rounded form and drilled hole indicate human shaping and polishing.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz crystallizes from silica-rich igneous, hydrothermal, and metamorphic fluids; individual crystals may range from Precambrian to recent. This specimen has been carved or tumbled rather than naturally weathered into its present shape.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, beads, carvings, abrasives, glass, ceramics, and electronics. Its small size and whimsical carving make it primarily an inexpensive decorative or collectible item.

Geological facts

Milky quartz appears white because microscopic fluid inclusions or structural defects scatter light. Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and is resistant to weathering.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its glassy feel, hardness, lack of cleavage, and inability to scratch with a steel knife while potentially scratching ordinary glass. Common worldwide, especially in granitic and hydrothermal areas.