mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Commonly formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of aligned silicate mineral fibers (related to dumortierite) within the quartz crystal.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, and as decorative items or lapidary spheres. It is also highly popular among mineral collectors and in metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large, well-defined individual crystals, usually occurring in massive forms. It is known as the 'Stone of Love' in many cultures.

Field identification & locations

Known commonly from Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota). Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass.