SiO2 (Ti/Mn bearing)Trigonal

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Ti/Mn bearing)

Silicates
Chemical FormulaSiO2 (Ti/Mn bearing)
Crystal SystemTrigonal
Mohs Hardness7
Specific Gravity2.65
ColorPink
LusterVitreous
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Pink variety of quartz. Color caused by trace titanium or manganese.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

7 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)