mineral
White Quartz Beads
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Mohs hardness 7, white/translucent to opaque appearance, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, specific gravity around 2.65
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7, white/translucent to opaque appearance, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, specific gravity around 2.65
Formation & geological history
Quartz forms in a wide variety of geological environments, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary settings, widely distributed across the crust.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry making, beadwork, crafts, and decorative items.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. These rounded, drilled white beads are carved and polished from natural quartz/milky quartz for bead crafting.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its hardness, conchoidal fracture on unpolished surfaces, and chemical resistance. Found worldwide in quartz veins and pegmatites.
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