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.
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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.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and igneous or metamorphic rocks over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, decorative items, electronic oscillators, and glass manufacturing.
Geological facts
Milky quartz gets its cloudy appearance from microscopic fluid inclusions trapped during crystal growth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture, commonly found worldwide.
