mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal system: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal system: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich magmatic environments such as pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for ornamental purposes, carvings, jewelry (beads, cabochons), and as a popular specimen for crystal healing and metaphysical collections.

Geological facts

Unlike اکثر other varieties of quartz, rose quartz generally does not form well-defined large crystal faces; it is usually found as massive lumps. The first rose quartz crystals were discovered in 1916 in Maine, USA.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (able to scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.

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