mineral
Rose Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink to rose red color; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system; distinct lack of cleavage; specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink to rose red color; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system; distinct lack of cleavage; specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic and sedimentary environments through the cooling of silica-rich magmas.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, decorative items, and as a popular specimen for crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The pink color is typically attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic pink color and massive habit; commonly found in Madagascar, Brazil, the USA, and South Africa.
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