mineral
Pink Fire Quartz
Quartz (SiO2) with Hematite or Lepidocrocite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color with vibrant internal fracture flashes, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color with vibrant internal fracture flashes, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed via hydrothermal processes in silica-rich fluids where mineral inclusions like hematite trapped inside during crystal growth.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in gemstone jewelry, crystal healing, and as a decorative mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Also known as fire quartz or harlequin quartz, the intense pink color comes from heat-treated fracturing or specific mineral platelets reflecting light.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its glass-like luster, lack of cleavage, and signature internal fractured shimmer; commonly sourced from Madagascar and Brazil.
