mineral

Milky rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety likely colored by trace elements or microscopic inclusions

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Hardness 7 Mohs; pale pink to white, translucent, with a glassy to greasy luster and irregular conchoidal fracture. It is crystalline but shows no obvious cleavage; specific gravity is about 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness 7 Mohs; pale pink to white, translucent, with a glassy to greasy luster and irregular conchoidal fracture. It is crystalline but shows no obvious cleavage; specific gravity is about 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in hydrothermal quartz veins and pegmatites when silica-rich fluids crystallize in fractures, generally in Precambrian to younger crystalline rocks. The image may show a rough, naturally fractured specimen.

Uses & applications

Used as ornamental stone, beads, carvings, and inexpensive jewelry; attractive translucent pieces are collected, while ordinary material has modest commercial value.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly has a cloudy, weak pink color rather than the sharply transparent appearance of many gemstones. Its color can fade with prolonged sunlight or heating.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink-white quartz appearance, hardness, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass; it should not be confused with softer pink calcite or feldspar. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.