mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (often found in massive form rather than distinct crystals); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (often found in massive form rather than distinct crystals); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic environments, over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, carvings, ornamental items, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or possibly microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct pink coloration, lack of cleavage, and vitreous to greasy luster. Commonly found worldwide, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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