mineral
Pink Quartz / Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no distinct cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no distinct cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed mainly in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments through the cooling of silica-rich magmas and hydrothermal fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in ornamental items, carving, gemstone jewelry, and decorative polished stones.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of pink dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink hue and quartz hardness (scratches glass). Found globally in pegmatites and quartz veins.
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