mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma and mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in gemstone carving, tumbled stones, ornamental objects, and holistic crystal healing.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of pink dumortierite or silicate minerals.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue and lack of crystal faces in massive forms; found worldwide including pegmatite fields in Africa.
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