White Quartz
Quartz var. Milky Quartz · Mineral Specimen
Crystal System
Trigonal, massive or blocky habit without distinct termination facets visible in this chunk
Mineral Group
Silicate, specifically a tectosilicate
Chemical Formula
SiO2
Formation Process
Hydrothermal and magmatic crystallization within pegmatites and veins at various temperatures
About This Crystal
A hand-sized, blocky, milky-white specimen with a translucent to opaque appearance and a vitreous to greasy luster
Physical Characteristics
White body color, white streak, conchoidal fracture, lacks distinct cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.65, brittle tenacity
Optical Properties
Uniaxial positive, doubly refractive with low birefringence
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Found worldwide; major deposits in Brazil, United States, Madagascar, and the Alps
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7, good durability and wearability for jewelry despite being brittle
Care & Maintenance
Easy to clean with warm soapy water; safe from most household chemicals, but sensitive to extreme thermal shock
Rarity & Value
Extremely common; low value as a mineral specimen, typically priced affordably by weight
Special Characteristics
Contains microscopic fluid inclusions causing the milky appearance, exhibits piezoelectricity
Lore & History
Historically used in ancient tools and talismans; in modern crystal lore, it is associated with clarity, calm, and purification across all chakras