mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), variety rose quartz

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, with a vitreous luster and no cleavage. Trigonal crystal structure; often occurs as massive material rather than distinct crystals.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, with a vitreous luster and no cleavage. Trigonal crystal structure; often occurs as massive material rather than distinct crystals.

Formation & geological history

Forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools and mineral-rich fluids crystallize. Its age depends on the deposit, commonly hundreds of millions to billions of years.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and decorative stone; rarely cut as a gemstone because it is usually translucent and massive.

Geological facts

The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic mineral inclusions or trace elements, depending on the specimen.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa. Identify it by its pink color, glassy fracture, hardness, and lack of cleavage; the image alone cannot confirm the variety.