mineral
White Quartz (Carved Star)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Milky white to translucent white. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal. Cleavage: None. Specific Gravity: 2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Milky white to translucent white
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Milky white to translucent white. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal. Cleavage: None. Specific Gravity: 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and sedimentary environments. Formed as silica precipitates from cooling fluid solutions within underground cavities over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Metaphysical and ornamental carving, jewelry, crystal healing, pocket stones, decorative crafts.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's crust. Small carved shapes like stars, moons, and hearts are popular in rock shops and crystal collections worldwide.
Field identification & locations
Recognized by its characteristic hardness, milky translucency, and inability to be scratched by steel. Commonly sourced globally, particularly from Brazil, Madagascar, and India.
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