mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose 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, pale pink to deep rose 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 the cooling of silica-rich magmas and solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used for ornamental carvings, polished cabochons in jewelry, and as a popular specimen for mineral collectors.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of dumortierite or microscopic elemental titanium, iron, or manganese.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink color and lack of crystal faces when massive; commonly found globally with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
