mineral
Rose quartz
Quartz (SiO₂), pink variety
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal structure. Typically lacks visible cleavage and breaks with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal structure. Typically lacks visible cleavage and breaks with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich fluids cool; deposits range from Precambrian to recent geological settings.
Uses & applications
Used for beads, carvings, decorative objects, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions; massive rose quartz is more common than well-formed crystals.
Field identification & locations
Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States. Identify it by its cloudy pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; this rough specimen is consistent with rose quartz.
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