Si02 Silicon Oxide
with traces of manganese or titanium
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Rose
Quartz color is caused by traces of manganese or titanium. Unlike
Rock Crystal, Rose Quartz is uncommon in crystal form and usually
occurs in massive forms in pegmatites. Rose
Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure.