mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage and displays conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage and displays conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments through cooling and crystallization of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Used widely in ornamental carvings, jewelry, tumbled stones, and holistic crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is traditionally attributed to microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or sometimes microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink hue and quartz hardness. Found globally, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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