mineral

Rose Quartz

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide with trace Titanium/Manganese/Iron (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/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 Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and igneous rocks through the cooling of magma. It is typically found in massive forms rather than distinct crystals. Can range from Precambrian to relatively recent geological ages.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), rhythmic carvings, ornamental decor, and as a popular specimen for metaphysical and mineral collecting.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces. Its pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium and manganese.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota). Look for massive, translucent pink masses in pegmatite outcroppings.

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