Rose quartz hearts are polished pieces of a pink variety of quartz (SiO₂), known for their soft pink color caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, as well as microscopic inclusions. These heart-shaped specimens highlight the mineral’s natural coloration and smooth texture.
Features:
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Composition: Composed of silicon dioxide with trace elements influencing its pink hue.
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Appearance: Typically translucent to opaque with a gentle pink color, often showing a cloudy or milky texture due to microscopic inclusions.
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Formation: Found in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins where silica-rich fluids crystallize slowly under pressure and temperature.
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Physical Properties: Hard (Mohs hardness 7) and durable, suitable for carving and polishing into various shapes.
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Educational Value: Excellent for studying quartz varieties, trace element effects on mineral color, and crystal formation.
Rose quartz hearts make elegant specimens for geology collections, educational purposes, or decorative displays.
