mineral
Rose quartz
Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectPale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a glassy luster and irregular fracture; Mohs hardness 7. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure, though rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than distinct crystals.
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Physical properties
Pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a glassy luster and irregular fracture; Mohs hardness 7. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure, though rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than distinct crystals.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich fluids cool; deposits occur in rocks of many ages. The pink color is generally attributed to trace-element or microscopic mineral inclusions.
Uses & applications
Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is usually massive, while rare transparent pink quartz crystals are sometimes called pink quartz.
Field identification & locations
Look for its characteristic pink color, translucence, and hardness—quartz should scratch glass. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States.
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