mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose 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 deep rose 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 cooling magma and mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, and favored as a holistic crystal in metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or titanium and iron impurities within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue and absence of cleavage; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.
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