mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, exhibits conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink to rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, exhibits conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites through magmatic processes, as well as in hydrothermal veins and metamorphic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is traditionally attributed to microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or possibly microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink coloration and conchoidal fracture. Found globally, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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