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, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and a specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, white or milky color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and a specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms from cooling magma in igneous pegmatites or via hydrothermal vein precipitation across diverse geological timescales.
Uses & applications
Widely utilized in jewelry making, glass production, electronics for piezoelectric oscillators, and ornamental gemstone tumbling.
Geological facts
Milky quartz gets its cloudy appearance from microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during crystal growth.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, inability to be scratched by steel, and lack of cleavage; found globally.
