mineral

Pink Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (Quartz), SiO2

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale, Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None, Specific Gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale, Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None, Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Uses & applications

Used frequently in decorative items, jewelry, carvings, and as a popular tumbled stone for metaphysical and collector purposes.

Geological facts

The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or sometimes microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinct pink coloration and conchoidal fracture. Common localities include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States.