mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink to rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Primarily formed in pegmatites through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma, often occurring in large hydrothermal veins and massive deposits.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in jewelry making, ornamental carvings, beads, and as a popular collector's specimen for decorative or metaphysical purposes.
Geological facts
The distinctive pink color is caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals. Unlike amethyst, it rarely forms distinct crystal faces and is usually found in massive chunks.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature pink hue, lack of cleavage, and inability to be scratched by a steel blade. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).
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