mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through slow crystallization from silica-rich solutions at high temperatures.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, decorative items, and metaphysical crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces in massive forms; commonly found globally in Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.
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