mineral
Dyed Quartz Crystals
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Artificial pink/magenta; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture.
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs scale)
- Color
- Artificial pink/magenta
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Artificial pink/magenta; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal processes in veins, often in igneous or metamorphic environments. These specific specimens have undergone a post-extraction treatment where they are heated and quenched in dye (crackle-dyed) or surface-coated to achieve the vibrant pink color.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for decorative purposes, crystal collecting, metaphysical practices, and low-cost jewelry.
Geological facts
Natural rose quartz exists, but crystal points that are this intensely vibrant 'hot pink' with color concentrated in fractures are almost always artificially dyed. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by checking for color concentration in cracks (indicating dye) and testing hardness (will scratch glass). Common in many environments, but these processed versions are found in gift shops globally.
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