mineral
Rose quartz rough
Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety commonly called rose quartz)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectPale pink, translucent-to-cloudy rough crystal with a vitreous luster; Mohs hardness 7, trigonal crystal structure, and no true cleavage (fractures conchoidally). The specimen’s exact identity is uncertain from the image alone.
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Physical properties
Pale pink, translucent-to-cloudy rough crystal with a vitreous luster; Mohs hardness 7, trigonal crystal structure, and no true cleavage (fractures conchoidally). The specimen’s exact identity is uncertain from the image alone.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich fluids cool; rose quartz deposits are commonly Precambrian, though this individual specimen cannot be dated from appearance.
Uses & applications
Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions or trace impurities; massive rose quartz commonly lacks distinct crystal faces.
Field identification & locations
Look for pink color, glassy luster, hardness sufficient to scratch glass, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota, USA.
