mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic and igneous rocks during the cooling of magma rich in silica and trace elements
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical practices
Geological facts
Rose quartz rarely forms distinct crystals with faces; it is almost always found in massive form. Its color is thought to be caused by microscopic fibrous inclusions of a pink dumortierite-like mineral or trace elements
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink coloration and glassy luster. Found worldwide, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States
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