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Rose quartz heart carving
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), pink variety known as rose quartz
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectTranslucent pale pink, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure; hardness 7 Mohs, with no distinct cleavage. The specimen is shaped and polished into a heart.
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Physical properties
Translucent pale pink, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure; hardness 7 Mohs, with no distinct cleavage. The specimen is shaped and polished into a heart.
Formation & geological history
Rose quartz typically forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools; its exact age depends on the source deposit and can range from hundreds of millions to billions of years.
Uses & applications
Used for carvings, jewelry, ornamental objects, and collecting; the pictured piece is primarily decorative.
Geological facts
Its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions, rather than a separate pink crystal structure.
Field identification & locations
Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa. Identify it by its pink color, quartz-like hardness, and lack of cleavage; a photo cannot confirm authenticity or treatment.
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