mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose-red 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 rose-red 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 crystallization of silica-rich magma containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, holistic wellness, and decorative items.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or microscopic elemental substitutions within the quartz structure.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink hue and lack of crystal faces in massive forms; found globally with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
