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Mineral
Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens. |
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Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured. |
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates |
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Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates |
Silicates |
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Name: Rose Quartz |
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Class: SILICATES Group: Tektosilicates (framework silicates) |
Color
pink |
Chemical Formula: SiO2 |
Streak
white |
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Luster
glassy |
Hardness
7 |
Cleavage
(Conchoidal Fracture) |
Density
2.6 |
Crystal Form
Trigonal/Hexagonal |
Common
Uses / Other Facts: A variety of quartz with a distinctive pink color
created by the presence of small amounts of manganese or titanium.
Massive and milky in appearance. |
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Sulfides and Sulfates |
Halides |
Organic |
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