mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma rich in silica, often containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, and decorative metaphysical items.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is often attributed to microscopic microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or pink lazulite within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its distinctive pink hue and absence of distinct crystal faces in massive forms; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
