mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage with conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic environments; geological age varies widely from Precambrian to Cenozoic
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and decorative objects
Geological facts
Rose quartz is often found in massive form rather than as distinct crystals; its delicate pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusion of fibers of dumortierite or trace elements
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink coloration and conchoidal fracture; commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, the United States, and South Africa, making it a popular choice for tumbled stone collectors
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