mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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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 with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma solutions, often associated with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, holistic crystal healing, and decorative display specimens.
Geological facts
Its distinct pink coloration is attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or elemental titanium within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic pink hue and lack of distinct crystal faces in massive forms; commonly found globally in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
