Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is a gemstone with the chemical formula SiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 (Mohs scale) and vitreous to pearly luster.
Rose Quartz properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 (Mohs scale) |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Pale pink to deep rose |
| Formation | Igneous rocks, typically in granite pegmatites, and sometimes in metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 7 — hard
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