mineral

Rose quartz (rough fragment)

Quartz, SiO₂; pink coloration is commonly associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions.

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure. Quartz lacks true cleavage and breaks with a conchoidal to uneven fracture.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure. Quartz lacks true cleavage and breaks with a conchoidal to uneven fracture.

Formation & geological history

Forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools or mineral-rich fluids crystallize. It occurs in rocks of many ages; the image does not establish a specific age or locality.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornamental pieces, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a mineral specimen.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is commonly massive rather than found as well-formed individual crystals; its pink hue can fade with prolonged sunlight exposure.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy appearance, lack of cleavage, and hardness—quartz should scratch ordinary glass. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States.