Milky Quartz
Milky Quartz is a mineral with the chemical formula SiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 (Mohs scale) and vitreous to glassy luster.
Milky Quartz properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 (Mohs scale) |
| Luster | Vitreous to glassy |
| Typical colors | Usually white or translucent; can also appear in shades of gray |
| Formation | Forms in a variety of geological environments, particularly in igneous and metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 3 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 7 — hard
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