mineral
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich hydrothermal veins or magma, with geological ages spanning from Precambrian to recent times.
Uses & applications
Used in electronics, glassmaking, abrasive powders, and decorative jewelry or metaphysical collections.
Geological facts
Milky quartz is the most common variety of quartz found globally, often acquiring its white color from microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness (scratching glass) and lack of cleavage; commonly found worldwide in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and sedimentary pebble deposits.
