mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Trigonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic rocks, through the crystallization of magma rich in silicon and oxygen with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and popular in crystal healing and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium and iron embedded within the quartz structure.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink color and lack of cleavage, commonly found in pegmatites worldwide including Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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