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 (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

Formed at high temperatures in pegmatites (igneous) through hydrothermal processes. Colors are derived from microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar fibrous minerals. Can be hundreds of millions of years old depending on the geological host.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (cabochons and beads), ornamental carvings, and spiritual/metaphysical collecting. In industry, high-purity quartz is used in electronics and glass manufacturing.

Geological facts

Known as the 'Stone of Universal Love,' it has been used in talismans since 600 B.C. Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct, well-defined large crystal faces, usually appearing as massive aggregates.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and glass-like surface. It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the US (South Dakota). In the field, look for pink waxy-to-glassy masses of rock that cannot be scratched by a steel knife.

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