mineral

Pink Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

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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.