mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of magma in hydrothermal veins and granitic pegmatites. Found in Precambrian to Cenozoic geological formations.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, ornamental decorative items, and lapidary art. It is also marketed for metaphysical 'healing' properties.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms large, well-defined crystals and instead occurs in massive clumps. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by a steel blade. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Look for milky or cloudy translucency.

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