Rose quartz is pink quartz. The color is usually from microscopic inclusions, not a separate mineral. It is a staple of bead and carving work. It is still SiO2, hardness 7.
This page is only for Rose quartz. Comments below are for this material.
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Rose quartz
Specimen Details
- Hardness (Mohs): 7
- Chemical Formula: SiO2
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species