mineral
Rose Quartz
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with trace impurities
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 (Mohs). Pale pink to rose red color. Vitreous to greasy luster. Hexagonal crystal structure, often massive. No cleavage. Specific gravity 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 (Mohs). Pale pink to rose red color. Vitreous to greasy luster. Hexagonal crystal structure, often massive. No cleavage. Specific gravity 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools. Age varies from Precambrian to recent.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic practices.
Geological facts
The pink color is typically due to microscopic inclusions of a pink borosilicate mineral related to dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pale pink color, vitreous luster, and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.
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