Pinky Quartz
- Rose Quartz is a pink-colored variety of quartz known for its translucent to opaque appearance and delicate hue ranging from light pink to deep rose. This mineral is widely appreciated not only for its beauty but also for its purported metaphysical properties. Here is a detailed overview of rose quartz.
- Rose quartz forms in pegmatite rocks, where silica-rich solutions cool slowly, allowing crystals to grow and incorporate trace elements that give them their distinctive pink color. This process can create large deposits of rose quartz in regions with abundant pegmatite formations.
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- Rose Quartz
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- Pink Quartz 2
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- Pink Quartz 3
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- pinky quartz
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- pinky quartz
| S.No | List of Parameters | Results (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Conductivity | EC | 4 µs/cm |
| 2 | Silica | SiO2 | 99.88 |
| 3 | Aluminum | Al | 0.012 |
| 4 | Iron | Fe | 0.018 |
| 5 | Potassium | K2O | 0.004 |
| 6 | Sodium | Na | 0.005 |
| 7 | Loss on Ignition | - | 0.05 |
| Physical Properties | |||
| 8 | Hardness | 7 | Mohs Scale |
| 9 | bulk Density | 1.5 to 1.6 | g/cm3 |
| 10 | Specific Gravity | 2.65 | |
| 11 | Moisture Content | Negligible | Non-Porous |
| 12 | Melting Point | 1650 to 1730 | Degree |
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- Engineered Stone Application
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- Vitrified Tiles Application
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- Rubber Application
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- Crucible Application
Characteristics of Rose Quartz
Color:
- Rose quartz exhibits a range of pink shades, from very pale to deep, rosy pink. The pink color is typically due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese within the mineral’s
structure.
Transparency:
- Typically translucent, meaning light passes through it but not clearly. Rare specimens can be semi-transparent or even nearly transparent, making them highly valuable for jewelry.
Luster:
- Rose quartz has a vitreous (glass-like) to greasy luster, giving it a shiny surface that enhances its visual appeal when polished.
Hardness:
- Rose quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, which means it is relatively hard and resistant to scratches, making it suitable for various uses, including jewelry.
Chemical Composition:
- The chemical formula for rose quartz is SiO₂ (silicon dioxide). The pink color is due to trace elements like titanium, manganese, or iron, which replace silicon in the crystal lattice.
Crystal Structure:
- Quartz, including rose quartz, has a hexagonal crystal structure. However, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals and is more commonly found as massive formations.
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