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Rose Quartz Beads

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to waxy (matte finish in image); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous to waxy (matte finish in image)

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma high in silica content. The pink hue is derived from microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or similar minerals.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, and alternative healing practices (metaphysical 'love stone').

Geological facts

Unlike amethyst, which forms large distinct crystals, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form and rarely develops well-defined crystal faces. Its color can fade if exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its characteristic pink hue and quartz hardness. To differentiate from plastic or glass beads in a finished product, check for coldness to the touch and the presence of natural inclusions under magnification.

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