mineral

White pebble (likely quartz or milky quartz)

Quartz, SiO₂ (tentative identification from the image)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Smooth, rounded, pale white to translucent surface with a faint vitreous luster; quartz has Mohs hardness 7, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.65. The image does not show enough detail to confirm its composition or internal texture.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If quartz, it formed when silica crystallized in igneous or hydrothermal settings, or accumulated as a resistant pebble in sediment; its geological age cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Quartz is used in glassmaking, electronics, construction aggregate, and jewelry; a small ordinary pebble has little commercial value.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and is notably resistant to weathering.

Field identification & locations

A glassy appearance, hardness sufficient to scratch glass, and lack of cleavage can help identify quartz; quartz occurs worldwide in veins, rocks, and river gravels. The pictured object appears to be a stylized image, so field identification is not possible.