kiillekiveksi
Kiillekiveksi is a Finnish term that translates to "cloud stone" or "gleaming stone." It refers to a type of quartz that exhibits a milky or cloudy appearance due to the presence of microscopic inclusions of air or other minerals. These inclusions scatter light, giving the stone its characteristic hazy or opalescent look. While often colorless, kiillekiveksi can also appear white, gray, or occasionally have faint tints of other colors. It is not a distinct mineral species but rather a variety of quartz.
The formation of kiillekiveksi typically occurs in cavities within rocks where silica-rich solutions cool slowly. As
While not as prized for its clarity as gemstone-quality quartz varieties like amethyst or citrine, kiillekiveksi