mineral

Strawberry Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Goethite inclusions

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Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to reddish-brown with sparkling inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink to reddish-brown with sparkling inclusions
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to reddish-brown with sparkling inclusions; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous or metamorphic environments where quartz crystals grow with iron oxide inclusions such as hematite or goethite, giving it a characteristic red-pink speckled appearance.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, lapidary arts, and as a collector's gemstone. It is also popular in holistic and metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

Strawberry Quartz is often confused with Rose Quartz, but they differ significantly: Rose Quartz gets its color from trace amounts of titanium or manganese, while Strawberry Quartz is clear quartz filled with red mineral flakes.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for a 'glitter' effect (aventurescence) caused by red inclusions within a clear or cloudy quartz matrix. Commonly found in Russia and Brazil.