mineral

Pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Typically pale pink to rose, translucent, with a vitreous luster and irregular to conchoidal fracture; Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, hexagonal crystal structure. The small specimen appears rough and pink, though the photo is insufficient to confirm identity or detect treatment.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, commonly crystallizing during Precambrian to younger igneous activity. Its pink color usually comes from microscopic inclusions or trace elements, including iron- and phosphate-related material.

Uses & applications

Used as a popular ornamental and lapidary stone, in carvings, beads, cabochons, and crystal collections; quartz also has major industrial uses in glass, electronics, and abrasives.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly occurs massive rather than as well-formed crystals; transparent, sharply crystallized pink quartz is rarer and may be called pink quartz. It can fade with prolonged sunlight or heat.

Field identification & locations

Look for hardness sufficient to scratch glass, lack of cleavage, and a glassy fracture; avoid confusing it with pink calcite, which is softer and cleaves readily. Common localities include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.