mineral
Peach Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, pale peach to pinkish-orange color, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, pale peach to pinkish-orange color, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Color is caused by trace inclusions of hematite, iron oxides, or aluminum during crystal growth.
Uses & applications
Popular for lapidary work, tumbled stones, decorative display, wire-wrapped jewelry, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Peach quartz is often confused with rose quartz, but its color comes from tiny iron oxide inclusion coatings rather than titanium or manganese impurities.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its quartz-like hardness, lack of cleavage, and smooth tumbled appearance with soft orange-pink hue. Found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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