mineral
Pink Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None, Specific gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None, Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic rocks. Crystallizes from silica-rich solutions at high temperatures.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, as a decorative gemstone, for ornamental carvings, and in metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is typically due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Can be identified by its conchoidal fracture, lack of cleavage, pink coloration, and hardness of 7. Commonly found worldwide, especially in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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