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Rose Quartz (carved cutlass pendant)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Soft pale pink. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal System: Trigonal/Hexagonal. Specific Gravity: 2.65. Fracture: Conchoidal.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Soft pale pink
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Soft pale pink. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal System: Trigonal/Hexagonal. Specific Gravity: 2.65. Fracture: Conchoidal.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermally formed veins. The translucent pink color is typically caused by micro-inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese within the quartz matrix.
Uses & applications
Carved into decorative items, talismans, beads, and gemstone jewelry pendants; highly popular in crystal healing and metaphysical practices as a symbol of love and compassion.
Geological facts
Although the label attached reads 'Jade Cutlass', the pale translucent pink mineral material shown is Rose Quartz. Carvings shaped as weapons like cutlasses or daggers in gemstones often serve as protective amulets or symbolic art.
Field identification & locations
Can be identified by its distinctive soft pale pink translucent body and quartz hardness (scratches glass, cannot be scratched by a steel knife). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota).
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