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.
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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.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily from hydrothermal solutions and cooling magma in diverse geological environments worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in electronics, glassmaking, ornamental objects, and crystal healing collections.
Geological facts
Milky quartz gets its cloudy appearance from microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during crystal growth.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; commonly found in pegmatites and veins.
