mineral
Pink Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-pink, pale white-pink; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, exhibits conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink, rose-pink, pale white-pink
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-pink, pale white-pink; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, exhibits conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic and igneous environments.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental objects, gemstone carvings, jewelry, and crystal healing.
Geological facts
The pink color is traditionally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of pink dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Can be identified by its conchoidal fracture, lack of cleavage, pink coloration, and a Mohs hardness of 7 which easily scratches glass.
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