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
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityIzerskie Mountains (Góry Izerskie), Poland
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usesjewelry, ornamental, collector
Associated Mineralsfeldspar, mica, other quartz varieties
Raritycommon
Description
A large, massive aggregate of pale pink, translucent quartz crystals, forming a prominent cluster in the display.
Geological Context
Rose quartz typically forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, often associated with granitic intrusions. Its pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or possibly irradiation-induced color centers.
