mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with indistinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with indistinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of silica-rich magma during late-stage crystallization.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, and metaphysical healing practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese embedded within the quartz structure.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces in massive forms; commonly found globally, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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Pegmatite with Tourmaline and Quartz
Igneous Pegmatite
igneous
Epidote
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Granite
Granite (Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)
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