Pink Himalayan Quartz
A variety of Quartz
Uncommon
What is Pink Himalayan Quartz?
Pink Himalayan Quartz is a commercial term used to describe rose to pink quartz varieties that are mined in the Himalayas, the high mountains of Brazil and Madagascar, and the Mount Ida ranges of Arkansas. The rock is commonly found and sold in crystal form.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weakly dichroic
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
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Pink Himalayan Quartz Localities Map
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Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Pink Himalayan Quartz in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Pink Himalayan Quartz?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pink, colorless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Density
- 2.64 - 2.69 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
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