mineral
Pink Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic environments, over millions of years
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, decorative items, and crystal healing
Geological facts
The pink coloration is often attributed to microscopic fibers of pink dumortierite or microscopic inclusions of titanium and iron
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink color and hardness of 7; commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, the USA, and South Africa
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