mineral

White quartz bead bracelet (likely milky quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), usually microcrystalline or cloudy crystalline quartz

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

White to translucent, vitreous luster, hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, hexagonal crystal structure, and specific gravity about 2.65. The uniformly rounded, drilled beads are polished and likely treated or assembled jewelry rather than a natural specimen.

Identified August 25, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: White quartz bead bracelet (likely milky quartz)
Scientific name: Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), usually microcrystalline or cloudy crystalline quartz
Category: mineral
Identified: August 25, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $5–$30 for a common polished bracelet; up to roughly $50–$100 for unusually clear, high-quality, or artisan-made material.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz forms in igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal environments; milky appearance results from microscopic fluid inclusions or fractures. Quartz is abundant and ranges from Precambrian to modern deposits.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, carvings, countertops, glass, ceramics, abrasives, and electronics. As a bracelet, value is mainly decorative and depends on bead quality and workmanship.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and is piezoelectric, producing an electrical charge under pressure.

Field identification & locations

Identify with a glass-scratching test, though testing may damage the polish; quartz should scratch ordinary glass. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.