mineral
Pink Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to reddish-pink color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to reddish-pink color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins from cooling silica-rich solutions under high pressure and temperature.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink color, lack of cleavage, and quartz crystal habit. Found worldwide, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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