mineral

Mixed Quartz Bracelet (Rose Quartz and Larimar-colored beads)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, light blue, and white; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, light blue, and white
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, light blue, and white; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Quartz forms primarily in igneous rocks such as granite but is also common in metamorphic and sedimentary environments through hydrothermal activity or crystallization from magma. Rose quartz gets its color from microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar minerals.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for jewelry, decorative beads, and in 'metaphysical' healing circles as collector items. Industrial quartz is used in glassmaking and electronics.

Geological facts

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Rose quartz specifically is often associated with themes of love and emotional healing in historical folklore.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its ability to scratch glass (hardness 7) and its lack of cleavage. Found globally in pegmatites. Collectors look for clarity and color saturation in Rose Quartz, while the blue beads mimic the look of rare Larimar.

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