mineral

Pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly rose quartz colored by trace impurities and microscopic inclusions

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink to lavender-pink, vitreous luster, translucent to opaque, hexagonal crystal structure, and indistinct cleavage with conchoidal fracture. The specimen appears naturally fractured or roughly trimmed.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its color develops from trace elements and fibrous inclusions during crystallization. Individual specimens may be Precambrian to younger, depending on the host deposit.

Uses & applications

Used for ornamental stone, carvings, beads, cabochons, and inexpensive jewelry; massive material is also sold as décor and healing-shop specimens.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms well-developed crystals; most material is massive. Star rose quartz can display asterism when cabochon-polished.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of effervescence in dilute acid; it should scratch ordinary glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.