mineral

White Quartz Sphere

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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Mohs hardness: 7. Color: translucent white. Luster: Vitreous/Glassy. Crystal system: Trigonal. Cleavage: Indistinct. Specific gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7
Color: translucent white
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

Identified May 9, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness: 7. Color: translucent white. Luster: Vitreous/Glassy. Crystal system: Trigonal. Cleavage: Indistinct. Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms throughout the Earth's crust as magma cools or from hydrothermal veins. This specimen has been artificially shaped into a sphere through industrial polishing.

Uses & applications

Commonly used for decorative home decor, meditation, metaphysical practices (crystal healing), and gemstone collecting. High-purity quartz is used in electronics and glass manufacturing.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. White quartz is often referred to as 'Snow Quartz' or 'Milky Quartz' due to microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during formation.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its ability to scratch glass and lack of visible cleavage. In nature, it often forms hexagonal prisms. Spheres are checked for quality based on clarity and lack of deep surface fractures.