mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma solutions, often incorporating trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative spheres, and as a popular mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Its distinct pink color is attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or microscopic titanium inclusions trapped within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic pink hue, lack of distinct crystal faces in massive forms, and resistance to scratching steel; commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
