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White Quartz
White Quartz

White Quartz

White Quartz

A species of Quartz, Also known as Milky Quartz

The obscured transparency in white Quartz is due to trace amounts of gas or liquid trapped during the crystal's formation. Although very common, its milky opaqueness renders it relatively valueless for optical and aesthetic purposes. Because it is sometimes found alongside gold veins, prospectors are cheered to sight it in mines.

General Info About White Quartz

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Physical Properties of White Quartz

Colors
White
Streak
White
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Chemical Properties of White Quartz

Formula
SiO2
Elements listed
Si, O

Optical Properties of White Quartz

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
Birefringence
0.009
Pleochroism
Weakly dichroic
Dispersion
0.013
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

Characteristics of White Quartz

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