mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/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: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Primarily formed in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma at high temperatures. It is often found in massive form rather than well-defined crystals.
Uses & applications
Widely used for lapidary work, including cabochons, beads, carvings, and decorative spheres. It is also popular in holistic practices and as a collector's mineral.
Geological facts
The source of the pink color was once attributed to titanium, but recent studies suggest it is caused by microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral similar to dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink color, conchoidal (glass-like) fracture, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and India.
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