Rock Identifier
Ruby Lavender Quartz with Amethyst (Silicon dioxide with neodymium dopant (SiO2)) — gemstone
gemstone

Ruby Lavender Quartz with Amethyst

Silicon dioxide with neodymium dopant (SiO2)

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Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to pinkish-lavender color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, purple to pinkish-lavender color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.

Formation & geological history

Laboratory-created hydrothermal synthetic quartz infused with rare earth elements like neodymium.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in fine jewelry, sterling silver pendants, and metaphysical crystal healing collections.

Geological facts

Ruby lavender quartz is a synthetic quartz variety artificially enhanced with neodymium to produce its distinctive pinkish-purple color and strong optical dichroism.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its vivid lavender coloration combined with standard quartz hardness and synthetic facet cuts; found primarily in specialized lapidary and metaphysical shops.