mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture and no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture and no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of magma-rich solutions containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, and decorative spheres, as well as valued as a popular collector mineral specimen.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of a dumortierite-like mineral. It rarely forms distinct crystals and is usually found in massive form.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink color and lack of cleavage; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
