mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma solutions rich in silica, often containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or microscopic elemental substitutions within the quartz structure.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and conchoidal fracture; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.
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