mineral
Rose quartz
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), pink variety
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. This rough specimen has an irregular fracture and no obvious cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. This rough specimen has an irregular fracture and no obvious cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Rose quartz forms mainly in pegmatites as silica-rich magma cools; its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions. Pegmatites occur across a wide range of geological ages.
Uses & applications
Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and inexpensive jewelry; quartz is also important in glassmaking and electronics.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals; rose quartz is commonly found massive rather than as well-formed crystals.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its pink color, glassy appearance, hardness, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota, USA.
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