mineral
Rose quartz
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink to peach, vitreous luster, massive or poorly crystallized structure, and conchoidal fracture with no prominent cleavage. The specimens appear naturally fractured or roughly tumbled.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink to peach, vitreous luster, massive or poorly crystallized structure, and conchoidal fracture with no prominent cleavage. The specimens appear naturally fractured or roughly tumbled.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in granite-related pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when quartz-rich fluids crystallize; most rose quartz is Precambrian to younger, depending on locality. The pink color commonly results from microscopic inclusions of fibrous minerals or trace elements.
Uses & applications
Used for ornamental stone, carvings, beads, cabochons, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a common mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Rose quartz usually occurs massive rather than as sharply terminated crystals. Its color can fade with prolonged sunlight or heating.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its pink translucency, glassy luster, hardness, and inability to scratch it with a steel knife; it should scratch ordinary glass. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.
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