Building Blocks of the Earth : Rocks and Minerals
Object ID:
1917.8.82
Collection:
Natural History-Ladies of New London
Object Name:
Rose Quartz
Dimensions:
H-3.5 W-3.4 L-5.5 cm
Description:
Quartz mineral classification: Silicate
Red color due to traces of manganese or titanium.
Fracture:
conchoidal
Chemical Composition:
Silicon oxide
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Specific Gravity:
2.65
Hardness:
07
Luster:
Vitreous
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