mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins from cooling magma rich in silica, often containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used widely in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Rose quartz has been used as a talisman and for jewelry since antiquity, with ancient civilizations valuing it for its calming pink hue.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink coloration and glassy luster; found globally in pegmatites, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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