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Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese
Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (hexagonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs)
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (hexagonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatite dikes at high temperatures during the late stages of magma crystallization.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, meditation stones, and decorative interior design elements.
Geological facts
The color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite; some rare specimens can exhibit asterism (a star-like light effect).
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pale-pink translucent color and glass-like fracture. Commonly sourced from Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.
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