mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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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, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of magma rich in silica, often containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, holistic healing, and decorative tumbled stones.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or pink suspended mineral inclusions within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified easily by its distinctive pink hue and absence of cleavage; commonly mined in Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.
