mineral

Rose Quartz with possible Manganese or Iron inclusions

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, white, with reddish-purple streaks; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, white, with reddish-purple streaks
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, white, with reddish-purple streaks; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in late-stage igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, while the darker reddish streaks are likely secondary iron oxide or manganese dendrites.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in the jewelry industry for beads, cabochons, and carvings. Also used as a decorative stone in landscaping and popular in the metaphysical/collecting community.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is almost always found in massive form. The pink color can fade if exposed to prolonged sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its conchoidal fracture (glass-like breaking), its inability to be scratched by a steel knife, and its classic translucent pink hue. Found globally, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.

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