mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7; pale pink to rose-red color; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system; lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7; pale pink to rose-red color; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system; lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma and mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, polished tumbled stones, jewelry, and holistic crystal healing.
Geological facts
Its distinct pink coloration is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or microscopic elemental substitution of titanium and iron.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces in massive forms; found globally, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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