mineral

Milky rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); the pink color suggests rose quartz, though the photo alone cannot confirm it.

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Pale pink to nearly white, translucent, with a glassy-to-waxy luster and irregular fracture; hardness 7 Mohs, trigonal crystal structure, no cleavage, specific gravity about 2.65. These look like rough, fractured pieces rather than formed crystals.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz forms in many geological settings, including pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; rose quartz’s pink color is associated with trace inclusions or defects. Its age depends on the host deposit and cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Quartz is used in glass, electronics, abrasives, and construction; attractive rose quartz is cut for beads, ornaments, and cabochons.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals, and its hardness lets it scratch ordinary glass.

Field identification & locations

Check for glassy fracture and hardness, but avoid scratch tests on saleable pieces; pale calcite or glass can look similar. Rose quartz occurs worldwide, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.