Rose Quartz
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Mineral NameRose Quartz
Chemical FormulaSiO2
Mohs Hardness7
Crystal Systemtrigonal
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavagenone
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.65
Colorspink, rose-red, pale pink
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityAfrica
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usesjewelry, ornamental, collector, metaphysical
Associated Mineralsfeldspar, mica, other quartz varieties
Raritycommon
Description
A large, massive, pale pink to rose-red mineral specimen with a somewhat rounded, irregular shape, displaying a translucent quality.
Geological Context
Rose quartz typically forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, often at high temperatures. Its characteristic pink color is usually attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or possibly irradiation-induced color centers involving aluminum and phosphorus.
