mineral

Pink Quartz (Rose Quartz variant)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to flesh-toned; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to flesh-toned
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to flesh-toned; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and igneous rocks. Generally forms from the crystallization of magma or silica-rich hot fluids. Most commercial deposits date to billions of years old.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in decorative items, jewelry (cabochons and beads), carvings, and as a popular collector's mineral in the 'healing crystals' market.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. While this specimen is water-worn and tumble-polished by nature or a machine, its pink color comes from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its hardness (it will scratch glass) and lack of cleavage. This specimen appears to be a river-tumbled or beach-worn pebble, commonly found in gravel beds or near metamorphic outcroppings.

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