mineral
Polished rose quartz
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), rose-colored variety
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectPink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and massive texture; Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, and uneven to conchoidal fracture. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure; specific gravity is about 2.65.
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Physical properties
Pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and massive texture; Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, and uneven to conchoidal fracture. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure; specific gravity is about 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and quartz veins as silica-rich fluids cool; the pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions. Rose quartz occurs in rocks of varied ages, often Precambrian.
Uses & applications
Used for carvings, ornamental objects, beads, and inexpensive jewelry; large polished pieces are popular decorative and collector specimens.
Geological facts
The specimen is shaped and polished, so its original crystal faces and field context are not visible.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its pink color, glassy sheen, hardness, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States. The pictured egg-shaped polished specimen is roughly 15 cm tall.
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