Snow Quartz Crystals aka Milky Quartz
Snow quartz, also known as milk or milky quartz, is one of the most common varieties of quartz. Found in almost every rock type, its chemical composition is no different to other quartz minerals.
The greyish-white colour and/or cloudy appearance of snow quartz is caused by microscopic impurities of fluids. These became trapped during the early stages of the crystals' formation.
In its purest form, quartz is colourless and transparent. Various impurities cause the crystal to change colour. An example is amethyst whose colour is caused by impurities of iron.
Snow quartz can often be found as phantoms within other quartz minerals, particularly colourless and translucent varieties. Some would describe it as being an imperfect stone because its cloudy appearance spoils what would otherwise be an almost perfect crystal.
Snow quartz is a trade name used mostly for material that's cut and polished for decorative purposes. It's sometimes mistaken for white moonstone. Although the colour can be similar, it doesn't exhibit iridescence.
Our snow quartz crystals are a medium sized tumbled stone. Size can vary from piece to piece. We also have a larger snow quartz crystal in our collection.
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